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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Early Studies Hint
health25 days ago

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Early Studies Hint

New studies suggest the Shingrix shingles vaccine may be associated with a lower risk of dementia in older adults, with some research indicating about a 50% reduction in risk among vaccinated individuals. In addition to preventing shingles and its serious complications like postherpetic neuralgia, the vaccine may also modestly lower risks of heart attack and stroke. The CDC recommends two doses for adults 50+, with dosing intervals of two to six months, and stronger immune responses are reported in older adults. Side effects are usually mild, and vaccination rates for adults over 60 remain around 35%; more research is needed to establish causality between vaccination and dementia protection.

via The Guardian|
#dementia#health#prevention
Shingles Reactivations Linked to Faster Brain Aging and Dementia Risk
health29 days ago

Shingles Reactivations Linked to Faster Brain Aging and Dementia Risk

Emerging data link varicella-zoster shingles reactivations to faster brain aging and increased dementia and stroke risk, prompting researchers to explore whether shingles vaccines and antivirals can protect the brain; findings suggest vaccination may reduce dementia risk and slow aging markers, supporting earlier vaccination and continued boosters to keep the virus dormant.

via WIRED|
#aging#dementia#health
March Vaccine Checklist for Those Over 50
health1 month ago

March Vaccine Checklist for Those Over 50

Doctors urge people over 50 to get up to date on vaccines this March, as aging immune systems raise the risk of serious illness from flu, COVID-19, RSV, and shingles. Key vaccines to consider include the influenza shot, updated COVID boosters, RSV (especially for those 50–74 at risk or over 75), shingles (zoster), pneumococcal, and Td/Tdap boosters; some may also need MMR and varicella based on risk. Vaccines are widely available at primary care clinics, pharmacies, and local health departments, and getting them can reduce hospitalizations and long-term complications. In addition to vaccines, a healthy lifestyle and planning for fall vaccinations are advised.

via AOL.com|
#covid-19#health#influenza
Shingles vaccine may slow aging and curb dementia risk, but uptake and funding remain barriers
health2 months ago

Shingles vaccine may slow aging and curb dementia risk, but uptake and funding remain barriers

A Vox explainer reviews growing evidence that the shingles vaccine may slow biological aging and lower dementia risk, based on Welsh natural experiments and biomarker studies; while a 20% reduced dementia risk has been reported and lab data show slower aging, researchers caution that causal links and long-term effects require more funding and trials, and uptake among eligible seniors is still low—even with the newer Shingrix vaccine, whose anti-aging benefits remain unproven.

via vox.com|
#aging#dementia#health
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults
health2 months ago

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults

A recent observational study of nearly 4,000 adults aged 70+ found that shingles vaccination was linked to slower overall biological aging and lower inflammation, suggesting immune-related benefits beyond preventing shingles. However, the study cannot establish causality, and more research—including randomized trials and diverse populations—is needed to confirm these findings and explore health outcomes such as cognitive decline or mortality.

via Medical News Today|
#aging#biological-aging#elderly
Shingles Vaccine May Slow Down Biological Aging in Older Adults, Study Suggests
science2 months ago

Shingles Vaccine May Slow Down Biological Aging in Older Adults, Study Suggests

A USC-led study of more than 3,800 Americans aged 70+ found that those who received the shingles vaccine after age 60 scored better on measures of biological aging and showed markers of lower inflammation and slower molecular aging versus unvaccinated peers. The associations persisted after adjusting for demographic and health differences, but the study does not prove causation. The findings contribute to a growing body of observational work suggesting vaccines can have broader health benefits later in life, potentially by reducing virus reactivation and chronic inflammation.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#biomarkers#inflammation
Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk and Prevent Pain
health5 months ago

Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk and Prevent Pain

A large study suggests that shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, increases dementia risk, but vaccination with shingles vaccines like Shingrix can significantly reduce this risk, especially with multiple doses. The findings highlight the potential of vaccines not only to prevent shingles but also to protect brain health, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in older adults.

via The Washington Post|
#brain-health#dementia#health
Shingles Causes Bladder Hole in Patient
health9 months ago

Shingles Causes Bladder Hole in Patient

A rare case in China where shingles led to a bladder rupture in a 77-year-old man, highlighting the potential for shingles to cause severe urinary complications, especially in patients with underlying conditions like diabetes. The patient was successfully treated with surgery and antiviral medication, marking the first known instance of shingles causing bladder rupture.

via Live Science|
#bladder-rupture#complication#health
Should Seniors Without Chickenpox History Get Shingles Vaccine?
health1 year ago

Should Seniors Without Chickenpox History Get Shingles Vaccine?

For individuals over 63 who have never had chickenpox, getting vaccinated is crucial due to the severe complications chickenpox can cause at an older age. The recommended approach is to first receive the chickenpox vaccine followed by the shingles vaccine, providing protection against both diseases. While the shingles vaccine alone is not approved for preventing chickenpox, it may offer some protection, though this is untested in healthy adults. The best course is to follow the evidence-based method of receiving both vaccines.

via OregonLive|
#chickenpox#elderly#health