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Shingles, a viral rash, can be incredibly painful. Vaccination can help prevent the infection, but new research is showing the shingles vaccine may also have another benefit: protection against the development of dementia. With more than 40 percent of Americans estimated to develop dementia at some point in their lives, this discovery could have groundbreaking implications for our health. But what explains the link between the shingles vaccine and reduced dementia risk? Learn more at the link in bio. Micrograph by James Cavallini, Science Photo Library

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Joseph Libby
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Here comes all the IG doctors. 😂

Pcamp99
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MAGA: "I don't understand this. Deepstate liberal lies"

João Pedro Sousa
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I'm only here for the anti-vaccine comments

Bush Monkey Knife & Tool
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"Studies show" what they're funded to show.

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Trust me. I’ve had shingles 3 times. First time was relatively mild. Second time, it was all over my torso and back. Then the third time was the worst. It was on my face and neck. It went into my eye, my ear, my nose and my scalp. It was very painful, miserable and very close to messing with my vision. Get the vaccine

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And increases your risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome if you look on the required safety labeling.

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Not falling for this. Nice try Diddy

Jen Thomsen
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I had the immunisation just to minimise the risk of shingles- which is a horrible disease. If there’s an added benefit to lowering the risk of dementia then that sounds even better!

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They need to lower the age for that vaccine.

Bush Monkey Knife & Tool
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Low iq vaxxer appeal post. 😂

Kate
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“…may…” (reduce) is operative disclaimer. National Geographic was sold. Check the new owners.

Fernando Catani
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😆👍

💋Laurel 🇸🇪🇮🇹
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Are you guys high 😂😂

Teresa Flusche
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Yea right 🙄

Shaahin
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