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Flu vaccine may slash Alzheimer’s risk: Here’s what dose to get

April 12, 2026

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A higher dose of the flu vaccine may cut Alzheimer’s risk by more than half, research suggests. Image credit: alvarez/Getty Images

Researchers have been looking at already-used vaccines to potentially help lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
One such vaccine is the influenza vaccine, which previous studies show may help lower a person’s dementia risk.
A new study found that older adults who receive a high-dose influenza vaccine may lower their Alzheimer’s…

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