Key Takeaways

A study of more than 282,500 older adults found that the shingles vaccine may help lower dementia risk

What's more, people with dementia who got the vaccine were less likely to die from the disease

Experts say the findings are promising but need confirmation in future research

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long-term brain health, new research shows.

In a study published Dec. 2 in the journal Cell , Stanford University researchers found that adults who received the shingles vaccine were less likely to develop early memory and thinking problems.

And among those who already had dementia , getting the vaccine was linked to a lower risk of dying from the disease.

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