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Shingles Vaccine, Shingrix, Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 — The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says. Shingles vaccination also appears to ...

Two Doses of Zoster Vaccine Reduce Risk for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are associated with a reduced risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), acute myocardial infarction, and stroke among adults...

Live Zoster Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Live zoster vaccination is associated with a lower risk for overall cardiovascular events when compared with no vaccination, according to a study published online May 5 in...

Shingles Vaccine Could Protect Heart Health

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study says. Folks who get the shingles jab have a 23% l...

Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect

THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Zoster vaccination seems to have a dementia-preventing or dementia-delaying effect, according to a study published online April 2 in Nature. Markus Eyting, Ph.D., from...

Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia

TUESDAY, April 2, 2025 – The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes. It also appears to protect older folks from dementia, researchers say. Seniors who got...

AAO: One Year of Valacyclovir Beneficial for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of...

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