The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Researchers at the University of Oxford report that a routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. Their work, supported by the National Institute for Health and other funders, ...

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Research from Canada shows that people vaccinated against shingles have a lower dementia risk. There may be a catch, however.

A global expert review has identified a shingles vaccine and two existing drugs as leading candidates for repurposing against ...

Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the chickenpox virus that can last for weeks, months, or even years, and can ...

Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. Using ...

Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain. In October, scientists led by Stanford University found over seven ...

The shingles vaccine may offer a protective effect against developing dementia, as well as “therapeutic potential” for those already diagnosed Getty The shingles vaccine may slow the progression of ...

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