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Recent studies suggest that the shingles vaccine, specifically the recombinant version (Shingrix), may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, potentially reducing the risk of dementia diagnoses by up to 20%. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Study Findings:

  A large natural experiment in Wales, analyzing health records of around 300,000 people, found that individuals vaccinated against shingles had a 20% lower risk of dementia diagnoses compared to those who did not receive the vaccine. 

• Recombinant Vaccine:

  The recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is associated with lower risks of dementia than the live-virus vaccine, and the effect was greater in women. 

• Possible Mechanisms:

  The exact mechanisms behind this potential protective effect are still being investigated, but some theories include the possibility that the vaccine suppresses the varicella-zoster virus, which may play a role in the development of dementia, or that the vaccine creates a generalized immune response that reduces neuroinflammation. 

• Other Studies:

  A study published in Nature Medicine also found that the recombinant shingles vaccine was associated with lower risks of dementia, with those who received the recombinant vaccine living an extra 164 diagnosis-free days compared with those who received the live vaccine. 

• Important Note:

  While these findings are promising, further research is needed to confirm these results and determine the optimal population groups and timing for administration of the herpes zoster vaccine to prevent or delay dementia.

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