Source: Fox News
Summary
A recent study found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose. The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, analyzed data from nearly 200,000 older adults and found that the high-dose vaccine reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s by almost 55% compared to those who weren’t vaccinated. The protective effect was more pronounced in women than men.
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The advice sounds familiar.
The high-dose flu vaccine, approximately four times stronger than the standard shot, is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for people over 65. The study’s findings suggest that the vaccine may indirectly decrease Alzheimer’s risk by reducing inflammation in the body. However, experts note that the study shows a link, not a cause, and that further research is needed to confirm the results. The study’s lead author, Paul Schulz, previously linked general flu vaccination to a 40% reduction in Alzheimer’s risk.
The familiar cycle of vaccine research and Alzheimer’s risk reduction continues, with each new study building on previous findings.
Author: Evan Null
