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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2026
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not 100% but it minimizes the severity of it, shingrx (the newer vaccine compared to zostavax which is a live attenuated version, just a larger dose of the chickenpox vccine) uses viral components instead. but it is known to have a more intense reaction to it.
if you are over 50+, its advised you get 2 series booster shots. along with other vaccines, like the new RSV vaccine.