Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia?

Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it's onset. The GameChangerSeveral studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceThe recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe dementia's epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-246-H01-PInitial release date: 08/19/2024Expiration date: 08/19/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram