Oct 23, 2025
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Research shows that preventing washing can also reduce the risk of heart attack and dementia.
A vaccine that prevents one of the most painful infections could also be good for the brain and heart.New research this week shows that the shingles vaccine is associated with a reduced risk of several serious health conditions.
Case Western Reserve University researchers examined the health data of Americans aged 50 and older. They found that people who are protected from the virus are less likely to develop heart disease, stroke and a common form of dementia.The results are the latest to show that the probe can have long-lasting effects throughout the body.
Permanent danger
Shingles Varicella-zoster virus is responsible for shingles in children.Chickenpox is usually short, if it is a bad disease, it causes a short, short time.But then the virus has been living in our body for decades and can sleep.When our immune system is weakened, due to age or other factors, Varelella zoster is born again and sparks can flare up.
Unfortunately, the second time with varicella-zoles is often worse.Shingles can cause severe pain and various fractures that last for several weeks.Even after the infection has been cleared, some people can remain with persistent nervousness and feel very well.
Fortunately, the vaccine is effective in preventing and preventing relapse and is recommended for adults.
Protection for the brain and heart
In this latest study, the researchers once again detailed how they stole vaccinia into a group of elderly people after they received the vaccine to enter the United States.This second group performed the control operation.
Compared to all controls, people who received the refrigerator had a 27 percent lower risk of blood clots and heart disease or stroke.They may have a 50% lower risk of coronary heart disease.
The team's findings were recently presented at IDWeek 2025, the annual conference of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and other related organizations.
“Shingles is more than just a rash — it can increase the risk of serious heart and brain problems,” said study author Ali Dehghani, an internist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, in a statement released by IDSA.“The results of our study show that the shingles vaccine may help reduce this risk, especially in people who are already at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.”
This type of study is observational, meaning it cannot directly prove a causal relationship between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of these conditions.But other studies also support that preventing shingles can prevent heart attacks and dementia.So, given the vaccine's already well-established benefits, these findings should only provide additional motivation to get your shingles in as soon as you're eligible (the currently approved vaccine is two doses).
