Research shows that the herpes vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia

A new study shows that the shingles vaccine may protect against dementia.Here are the details.

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New research suggests that the shingles vaccine may reduce the likelihood of developing dementia and slow its progression in people already diagnosed with the disease.

Researchers have confirmed that the deficiency of the virus can contribute to the problem of the nervous system, which causes anxiety.

An initial study published in Nature and a follow-up study conducted by Stanford Medicine, published in the journal Cell on December 2, show that the shingles vaccine may also have therapeutic benefits against dementia by slowing the progression of the disease and reducing the chance of death from it.

These findings hold promise for those suffering from dementia.According to a study published in 2024, the number of cases of dementia is predicted to increase in the coming years. It says that the lifetime risk of dementia could rise to 42% after the age of 55 - a much faster rate than expected.

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"We see an impact on your likelihood of dying from dementia among those who already have dementia," said Dr. Pascal Geldsezer, assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University and senior author of the latest study, about the potential effects of the zoster vaccine in a recent interview with CNN.

He said: "For me, it was really nice to see and unexpected."

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Varicella Zoster Virus is a type of herpes virus that causes chicken pox and chicken pox.The virus remains in the body after a person has fully recovered from chicken pox.The infection usually goes away without a problem, but it can come back years later and cause horrible, painful rashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC estimates that about 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime.Shingles can be prevented by receiving two doses of the vaccine, which is about 90% effective in preventing shingles in the elderly.The CDC recommends getting vaccinated when you turn 50.

The research findings support the growing theory that viruses that affect brain function may increase the risk of dementia.According to Alzheimer's Disease International, dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide.

Scientists suspect that the shingles vaccine may help by preventing the reactivation of dormant viruses such as varicella zoster and herpes simplex, which are thought to contribute to brain inflammation and the accumulation of dangerous proteins associated with dementia.How this works is not yet known.

Another theory is that the vaccine could strengthen the immune system more broadly, preventing immune deterioration as people age, according to Cardiff University in Wales.

The scientists note that more research is needed to confirm the results and gain a deeper understanding of how the vaccine affects brain health.