University of Virginia: Q&A - Can a Routine Shingles Shot Lower Your Risk of Dementia?
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Jan. 12, 2026, by Jane Kelly with Costi Sifi, director of hospital epidemiology:
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Q&A: Can a routine shingles shot lower your risk of dementia?
Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain.
In October, scientists led by Stanford University found over seve . . .
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Q&A: Can a routine shingles shot lower your risk of dementia?
Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain.
In October, scientists led by Stanford University found over seve . . .