Shingrix shingles vaccine linked to new benefits - The Seattle Times

Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Beyond Shingles: New Research Links Shingrix to Cardiovascular Protection The highly effective Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine, RZV) has long been celebrated for its ability to prevent shingles and the debilitating pain of postherpetic neuralgia. Now, new research suggests this two-dose vaccine may offer significant health benefits far beyond its primary target, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).…