Review and meta-analysis show an association between shingles vaccination and lower risk of heart attack, stroke

Published Date: 29 Aug 2025

A new global systematic literature review and meta-analysis has shown that herpes zoster vaccination, used to prevent shingles, is associated with a statistically significant lower risk of heart attack and stroke.

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