Studies Link Shingles Vaccine to Better Brain, Heart Health
A pair of recent studies has found that the shingles vaccine may protect against more than just shingles—it may reduce the risk of dementia and heart issues, too. One study, published in JAMA on April 23, found that older Australians who were eligible for a free live-attenuated shingles vaccine (called Zostavax) had a 1.8% lower…