Is there currently a vaccine for Alzheimers disease?
Currently, there is no vaccine available to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The vaccine approach is being investigated for its potential to stimulate the immune system to recognize and attack the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. Amyloid plaques are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease and are thought to contribute to the loss of some cognitive functions, such as memory. While one recent clinical trial of a vaccine was halted when some patients in the study were reported to have signs of inflammation in the central nervous system, the search for a vaccine continues to be an active area of study.
