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Bodywork: Does the shingles vaccine reduce dementia risk?

April 22, 2025

Adam’s Journal I got the shingles vaccine a few years ago to – you guessed it – protect me from shingles. Now I hear it might also have beneficial effects when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. I am, of course, quite happy about this news, but it seems weird. Dr. Scofield Prescribes It does seem […]

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Bodywork: The chickenpox vaccine and shingles

November 22, 2022

I read recently that something like 90% of American children are now vaccinated for chickenpox. What does that mean for their risk for shingles?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: chicken pox, McEver, OKC, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, scientist-news, shingles, vaccine, virus

Bodywork: An old vaccine to fight new outbreaks?

August 23, 2022

I just heard about research suggesting an old vaccine might help fight off novel illnesses like Covid-19. Did I hear right?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: BCG, chicken pox, covid, McEver, OKC, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, scientist-news, shingles, vaccine, virus

Bodywork: Can people under 50 get the shingles vaccine?

March 8, 2022

The shingles vaccine is recommended for people ages 50 and up. Do you have to wait until you’re 50 to get vaccinated?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: chicken pox, McEver, news, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, scientist-news, shingles, vaccine

You never outgrow the need for vaccines

May 17, 2018

Vaccinations are an important part of staying healthy for all adults.

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New shingles vaccine is a must

May 7, 2018

Thanks to the development of a new vaccine, you may be able to completely avoid shingles for good.

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