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An Existing Vaccine Could Slow Dementia And Cut Death Risk by 30%


A shingles vaccination program that began in Wales in 2013 has led to two discoveries that give fresh hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine appears to reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as slowing progression of dementia in those already diagnosed.

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