
Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health
Fox News
The shingles vaccine could lower the risk of heart disease for up to eight years after receiving it, a new study has found. A cardiologist reflects on the findings.
And now, a new study has found that the vaccine could lower the risk of heart disease for up to eight years. "Our study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help lower the risk of heart disease, even in people without known risk factors." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
In the long-running study, researchers analyzed up to 12 years of data for more than 1.2 million people aged 50 or older in South Korea, focusing on shingles vaccination rates and 18 different types of cardiovascular disease.