Flu shots protect against more than influenza, OMRF scientist says

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Undecided about whether to get a flu shot this fall? If you’re on the fence, studies linking flu shots to diminished rates of dementia may help you make the call.

Research led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found that people ages 65 and older who received the flu vaccine have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those…