Shingles Vaccine: More Than Just Shingles Protection

Did you know?

Recent research from Stanford Medicine suggeststhat people who received the shingles vaccinehad a LOWER risk of dementia.

What the research suggests

• Large population studies observedup to a ~20% LOWER risk of dementia

• Strongest association seen in older adults

Why might this matter?

✔ Prevents shingles

✔ Reduces nerve pain complications

✔ May reduce inflammation linked to brain health

Who should consider it?

• Adults 50 years and older

• Adults with weakened immune systems

• Anyone seeking protection from shingles and its complications

Important note

This association was observed in population studies.The shingles vaccine does not prevent or treat dementia.

Reference (APA)

Bai, N. (2025, March 2).For those living with dementia, new study suggests shingles vaccine could slow the disease.Stanford Medicine.https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/03/shingles-vaccination-dementia.html

JCA Primary Care

Germantown, Maryland

Baekcheol Lee, CRNP