Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart disease by 23 per cent
New Delhi, May 07, 2025.Getting vaccinated against shingles could lower the chances of a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or heart failure, by 23 per cent, according to a study.Protective effects of the vaccine for shingles -- a viral infection that causes painful rashes -- could last for up to eight years and be stronger among men and people aged under 60.Researchers, led by those from the Kyung Hee University's college of medicine, South Korea, looked at over 12 lakh residents of the country, aged at least 50. Data on shingles vaccination status was collected from 2012 onwards and analysed together with cardiovascular health and lifestyle.
