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Older Adults Lead Vaccine Comeback

Older Americans are embracing vaccines—backed by new research confirming enhanced safety, disease prevention, and even a potential link to reduced dementia risk.

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  1. Older adults are increasingly eager to receive recommended vaccinations, including flu, RSV, and shingles vaccines.
  2. Enhanced flu vaccines are more effective in preventing hospitalizations in older adults.
  3. RSV vaccines have shown to be 75% effective against acute infection, hospitalization, and emergency visits.
  4. Research suggests a potential link between shingles vaccination and a 20% reduced risk of dementia.
  5. Shingrix vaccine is recommended for adults over 50 and is 90% effective in preventing shingles and nerve pain.

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