The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study.
The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says.
The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting of America's top infectious disease professional societies.
According to the new study, adults 50 and older who get the shingles vaccine have a:
50% lower risk of dementia caused by blood flow problems
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