Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
- People who receive a shingles vaccine have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.
- The vaccine's protective effect lasts for up to eight years and is more beneficial for individuals under 60.
- Vaccination leads to a 26% lower risk of major cardiovascular events and a 22% lower risk of coronary heart disease.
- The study suggests vaccination may provide health benefits beyond preventing shingles, though it does not establish a direct causal relationship.
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Shingles Vaccine Has Added Benefits for the Heart
A shingles shot might do more than spare you from an awful rash—it could help keep your heart ticking, too. New research out of South Korea links the vaccine not just to preventing shingles, but to lowering your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Scientists at Kyung Hee University...
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