– The shingles vaccine also protects against dementia
Many viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of later developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or another brain disease. Vaccinations can reduce the risk.
The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chickenpox in children. It remains in the body and can trigger shingles years later.
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The corona pandemic has shown the world that infectious diseases can not only cause coughs, runny noses or diarrhea, but can also damage the brain. Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people worldwide suffer from Long Covid, the long-term effects of Covid-19. Symptoms include exhaustion, loss of smell and taste, difficulty finding words and concentration or even strokes. The worrying suspicion arises: Can Covid-19 also increase the risk of developing dementia?
