Vaccines May Do More for Aging Bodies

7 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Vaccination rates are low among older adults;

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  Shingles vaccination offers significant protection;

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  Off-target benefits include lower dementia and cardiovascular risks;

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  RSV vaccination substantially reduces hospitalization rates;

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  Importance of public health strategies to improve vaccine uptake;

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  Emerging research supports vaccines as tools for healthy aging;

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  Vaccination can influence overall health outcomes beyond prevention of specific diseases.