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Shingles, a reactivation of teh chickenpox virus, typically manifests in a localized area, frequently enough described as a “belt.”

Vaccination Considerations

The question of vaccinating children against chickenpox at birth arises, but experts note that a childhood chickenpox infection generally confers lifelong immunity. Conversely, childhood vaccination may offer diminished protection over time and carries the potential for side effects, alongside the logistical challenge of administering the vaccine to a population.

However, a significant benefit of vaccination has emerged: research suggests that vaccination, notably in women, may substantially reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as twenty percent, according to De Noord.

Preventing Inflammation and Dementia

While the direct link between vaccination and dementia prevention is not definitively established, it is indeed theorized that the vaccine may prevent inflammation, including inflammation in the brain, which is implicated in the growth of dementia. This could also lead to a reduction in overall complaints.

Further research is needed to fully clarify these effects,but the potential is considered significant. In a lighthearted remark, it was suggested that all women in the Gooi region, known for its older population and high number of women, should receive the vaccine. The Health Council has already recommended offering this vaccine to all elderly individuals in the Netherlands, with the aim of preventing suffering.

The broadcast featuring Els van Noord discussing shingles can be accessed via the provided link.