Tell us: have you had the shingles vaccine in the hope of reducing your dementia risk?

Sales of shingles jabs have increased after studies have claimed that it could reduce the risk of dementia and we’d like to hear from people who have been influenced by the findings to get the vaccine.Have you had the shingles vaccine in the past two years, either on the NHS or privately, because you hoped it might lower your dementia risk?We’d also like to hear from people who are not eligible for the vaccine on the NHS and would like to pay for it privately but have been put off by the cost. A full course of two doses can cost around £450.Share your experienceYou can share your response using this form.Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.NameWhere do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g. age, background, what you do) OptionalHave you had the shingles vaccine in the past two years because you hoped it might lower your dementia risk? Tell us your experiencePlease include as much detail as possible. Would you like to pay for the vaccine privately but have been put off by the cost? If this applies to you, tell us your experience here OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself here OptionalPlease note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.Choose fileYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Email address Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.You can add more information here OptionalIf you include other people's names please ask them first.By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.