Two-Dose Shingles Vaccine Shows Long-Term Effectiveness

Two-Dose Shingles Vaccine Shows Long-Term Effectiveness

A real-world study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that two doses of the adjuvanted recombinant shingles vaccine was estimated to be 74% effective at preventing herpes zoster (HZ) and 84% effective at preventing postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in U.S. adults aged 50 years and older. The study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) in collaboration with the vaccine’s manufacturer GSK, evaluated the long-term effectiveness of the recombinant zoster vaccine. Researchers followed participants …

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Live Zoster Vaccine Demonstrates Heart Benefits

Live Zoster Vaccine Demonstrates Heart Benefits

According to a study in the European Heart Journal, the live zoster vaccine may provide cardiovascular benefits in addition to preventing herpes zoster. In a cohort study in Korea involving over 1 million individuals aged 50 years and older, vaccination was associated with a 23% reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events—including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease—over a period of 8 years. Live zoster vaccination was associated with lower risks of overall …

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