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Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia?


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Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay its onset.
 
The GameChanger
Several studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine.

Host
Jen Moulton, BSPharm

President, CEimpact

Guest
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Reference
The recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia

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Learning Objectives
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1. Describe dementia's epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.
2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.

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