Vaccines & Alzheimer’s? A shocking new connection…

Let me crystal clear right off the bat…

This morning’s eAlert is NOT intended to be a pro vs. anti-vaccine debate.

But I do feel compelled to share some new findings about ROUTINE vaccines and Alzheimer’s PREVENTION…

And frankly, the news is worth having a conversation about with your doctor to determine how it fits into your continuum of care.

A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease says that a variety of ROUTINE vaccinations could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

(I want to emphasize COULD as the findings are still fairly young… and this is by no means a fool-proof way to stop or cure Alzheimer’s.)

This latest study, conducted by UTHealth Houston researchers, has found that vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (aka whooping cough), shingles (herpes zoster), and pneumococcus, are associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

In fact, they even noted that the whooping cough vaccine was tied to a 30% LOWER risk of Alzheimer’s.

Initial findings point to the fact that vaccines can change how your immune system acts when it’s up against harmful proteins that can target the brain… which could prevent harmful plaque buildup found in many Alzheimer’s patients.

That’s as far as I’m going to go with this data. Frankly, it’s still a new study… and, any decisions about vaccines (routine or not) are a personal choice and should be made between you and your doctor.

However, if you’re due for any routine vaccines, talk to your doctor about when you should get them and how they should be administered.

When it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention, there’s not a shot, jab, or drug in the world that can cure the disease. That’s a fact.

But you can take steps to help prevent the onset of the disease.

For instance, adding sesame to your diet can lower inflammatory reactions commonly associated and linked to Alzheimer’s disease in as little as 3 months!

If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, it’s important to work with your doctor on the best prevention plan for you.

To fighting Alzheimer’s,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Cross, Paul Ian. “Routine vaccinations linked with lower Alzheimer’s risk.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/routine-vaccinations-linked-with-lower-alzheimers-risk