The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is very effective against the viral rash, but research has found that it may also help prevent or treat dementia.

Getting vaccinated against shingles could help keep dementia at bay. Image credit: Lucas Saugen Photography LLC/Stocksy. Globally, the number of people affected by dementia increased by 117% between ...

If you've ever had chickenpox, you are at risk of developing shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only affects older adults, 1 in 3 ...

Research found that vaccinated individuals were 46 per cent less likely to suffer major cardiac events. Doctors explain what ...

If you're over age 50 or have a suppressed immune system, you may have heard your doctor recommend the shingles vaccine. But what is the Shingrix vaccine, exactly, and how might you feel after getting ...

Analysis assessed dementia risk with the current two-dose shot ...

Starting on September 1, 2025, the NHS in the UK is expanding who can get the shingles vaccine. The program now includes all adults aged 18 and older who have a very weak immune system. This change ...

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, drawing concern from public health ...

Shingles is an infection with the varicella-zoster virus. It can affect anyone who has had chickenpox and causes a range of symptoms, including pain and a skin rash. In this article, we explore the ...

The shingles vaccine helps slow the progress of dementia, a new study suggests. The research, published Tuesday, adds to a growing body of evidence that getting vaccinated against shingles offers ...

TUCSON, AZ. (KGUN) — A recent study has revealed that the shingles vaccine may offer more than just protection against a painful rash — it could also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. A ...

The shingles vaccine can significantly reduce the chance of developing vascular dementia, while also lowering the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and death in people ages 50 and older, according to ...