Does the Flu Shot Increase Your Alzheimer's Risk?

Does the Flu Shot Increase Your Alzheimer's Risk? By Esther Heerema, MSW August is National Immunization Awareness Month. There are some strong opinions out there about vaccinations, but research backs the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for an annual flu shot. However, some people have concerns about the flu shot increasing their chance for Alzheimer's. Is this accurate? How Higher Levels of Education May Decrease Dementia Risk  Interested in preventing dementia? You may want to go back to school. Several research studies have demonstrated that people with higher educational levels are less likely to develop dementia.   READ NOW Do Flu Shots Increase Our Risk for Alzheimer's Disease?  You may have heard someone say that they’re not getting a flu shot because it might cause or increase the risk for Alzheimer’s. Are they onto something, or is this a myth?  READ NOW What's the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia?  Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are both types of dementia. They have several similarities, but there are also some clear differences between the two diseases.   READ NOW Home Safety Tips for People with Alzheimer's or Dementia  Many people want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. So, what can you do to help yourself or a loved one be able to remain at home longer? What resources are available to help?   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT The Problem With Self-Medicating When You Have Bipolar Disorder How Is Otitis Externa Treated? What Are the Causes of Watershed Strokes? Easy Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl What Women Can Do to Speed Up Weight Loss A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.