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Varicella-zoster virus reactivation and the risk of dementia.
Nature medicine·December 1, 2025·PMID 41053450
Why it mattersDementia prevention is a major public health priority. This study provides strong, large-scale evidence that herpes zoster vaccination may reduce dementia risk, offering a potential actionable intervention for clinicians managing older adults.
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