Study Suggests Shingles Shot May Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

Study suggests shingles shot may help prevent heart attack and stroke

Growing research suggests that the shingles vaccine may offer health benefits beyond preventing shingles. A new study suggests that the vaccine may help to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events.

Study suggests shingles shot may help prevent heart attack and stroke - Health Care Today

Research suggests that the shingles vaccine is linked to a significantly lower risk of major cardiovascular events in people with existing heart disease. Vaccinated individuals had reduced risks across multiple outcomes, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death within 1 year. The protective effect may be due to the vaccine preventing inflammation and dangerous blood clots that result from the shingles infection. While promising, …