2 Studies from the International Alzheimer Conference found that the flu shot can help prevent memory loss later in life

If you avoid getting a flu shot because you are young and healthy, there is a new reason to get a flu shot.

New research shows that flu vaccines can prevent more than just the flu, and may help you maintain your memory later in life.

Two studies were presented at the International Alzheimer Conference.

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They show that annual flu shots could help prevent viral infections.

It is these infections that inflame the pathways and trigger the deterioration of memory.

The study suggests the following:

• At least one flu shot was associated with a 17% reduction in the incidence of Alzheimer’s. The most frequent flu vaccination was associated with another 13% reduction in the incidence of Alzheimer’s.

• Vaccination against pneumonia between the ages of 65 and 75 reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 40% depending on the individual genes.

• People with dementia have a higher risk of dying (6 times) after infections than those without dementia (3 times).

The study shows that the best benefits were seen in people who started getting flu shots at a young age.

You can read more details about the studies at alz.org.

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