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   Jeri Dansky (jeridansky@sfba.social)'s status on Monday, 16-Feb-2026 04:59:05 JST Jeri Dansky

   Some potentially good news for those of us who got the shingles vaccine!

   It might lower our risk of developing dementia — and might also improve our chances of healthy aging, beyond just the reduced dementia risk. But no one knows why, as of yet.

   https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/02/13/can-the-shingles-vaccine-slow-ageing?giftId=YTk3OWE5ZWUtMGQwZi00ODFkLWI1NTgtZDZiYzMxMmYyOWI0 or
   https://archive.vn/3U2nP

   #vaccines

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     Scout (scruffyjunco@sfba.social)'s status on Monday, 16-Feb-2026 06:33:48 JST Scout

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     @jeridansky

     That’s encouraging news! And so worth it not to get the shingles.