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Many older Thais have consistently sought out vaccinations for diseases like shingles, influenza, and pneumonia—a strategy that is increasingly validated by a wave of new international research that also carries critical implications for the Kingdom’s rapidly aging society. These findings not only reinforce the wisdom of vaccine compliance among Thailand’s elderly populations but reveal surprising new benefits, including a reduced risk of dementia, according to recent studies published and reported globally, most notably in a major New York Times article.

A growing body of international research reinforces a simple truth many Thai seniors already practice: vaccines protect more than you might expect. Beyond preventing shingles, flu, and pneumonia, new studies suggest vaccines may also lower dementia risk. This has important implications as Thailand’s population ages rapidly.

Across the globe, older adults are increasingly receptive to vaccination. In Thailand, the Ministry of Public Health reports consistently high influenza vaccine uptake among people over 65, contributing to fewer deaths from preventable diseases during flu seasons. Recent analyses add depth, suggesting vaccines may offer broader protection, including cognitive benefits.