In news that will absolutely enrage the “I did my own research” crowd, a massive study just found that getting a flu shot is associated with a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s up to 55% in older adults.
plus (at least i think it's a "furthermore...") (antivax is not only stupid it might *cause* stupid)
>The shingles vaccine may significantly lower the odds of developing dementia - a protective effect that's even greater in women, according to a study published May 8, 2025, in Nature.
As a professional researcher for over 40 years (patents, biomedical, chemical and engineering literature) I find the “I did my own research” crowd a bit enraging.
It has always been a vaccine. It is designed to train your immune system to recognize and fight influenza viruses. It needs annual updates as flu mutates that fast.
plus (at least i think it's a "furthermore...") (antivax is not only stupid it might *cause* stupid)
>The shingles vaccine may significantly lower the odds of developing dementia - a protective effect that's even greater in women, according to a study published May 8, 2025, in Nature.
[1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/shingles-vaccine-may-protect-against-dementia
Seems like not getting sick is good for humans.
As a professional researcher for over 40 years (patents, biomedical, chemical and engineering literature) I find the “I did my own research” crowd a bit enraging.
So we are calling the flu shot a vaccine now? That's...something. Not sure if that "something" is progress? #SoItGoes
It has always been a vaccine. It is designed to train your immune system to recognize and fight influenza viruses. It needs annual updates as flu mutates that fast.