Mmastodon HealthHealth first seen 16 h ago, last 14 h ago, peak #3
Demand for shingles vaccine soars on dementia hopes
Original: ‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring By Ian Sample Scien
Interest in the shingles vaccine is rising sharply as growing evidence suggests it may do more than prevent painful rashes. Research points to a possible protective effect against dementia in older adults, though scientists caution the signs are promising but not yet conclusive. Ian Sample reports that many people say they want the jab to reduce their dementia risk as they age, and clinics are seeing demand climb accordingly.
Why now: New discussion of research linking the shingles vaccine to lower dementia risk is prompting older adults to seek vaccination.
shingles vaccineIan SampleThe Guardiandementia
Evidence
- ‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring By Ian Sample Science editor Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1864535