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Common Vaccine Linked to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in Major Study

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A major epidemiological study found that a commonly administered vaccine was associated with a 24% reduction in dementia risk, suggesting potential neuroprotective benefits.

What it doesn’t mean

Association does not prove causation; further research is needed to establish biological mechanism and confirm the finding across diverse populations.

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