Getting vaccinated against shingles could cut the risk of developing not only dementia but heart disease, heart failure and stroke, according to a major study.
If everyone eligible for the vaccine sought protection, available on the NHS for adults turning 65, tens of thousands of deaths could be prevented in the UK, scientists say.
Shingles is a painful and serious condition caused by the re-activation of the chickenpox virus. It becomes more dangerous with age, and can lead to long-lasting nerve pain, hearing loss and blindness.
In Britain, the Shingrix vaccine is currently offered to everyone aged between 70 and 79, as well
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