allAfrica.com·3 min read·medium
South Africa: What If A Shingles Jab Could Also Protect Your Brain?
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South Africa has launched the Shingrix vaccine, which prevents shingles and may potentially lower the risk of dementia. The article examines the high cost of the vaccine and the challenges of increasing adult vaccination rates in the country.
Could a vaccine that protects you against one of the most painful diseases of older age also help keep your brain healthy? South Africa has finally launched Shingrix, a new shingles vaccine that studies suggest may lower the risk of dementia too. We unpack what the evidence really shows - and whether the hefty price tag is worth it.
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