Why shingles increases the risk of stroke in older adults

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How it spread - 8 original reports, 1 reprint

1. Fri, 21 August 2026

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   • theweek.in11:12first to report
     Why shingles increases the risk of stroke in older adults

     Shingles (herpes zoster) is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, in individuals aged 50 and above

2. Tue, 25 August 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories13:10
     Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk

     Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk Science Daily Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds The Guardian Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows STAT Recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events Nature Shingles vaccine protects pensioners from stroke and heart attack The Telegraph

3. Wed, 26 August 2026

   3 reports
   • thenews.com.pk08:56
     Scientists find clue to lower dementia risk in older adults through new ‘game-changer’ vaccine

     Affecting tens of millions of individuals globally—predominantly older adults, dementia represents a major public health challenge for the vulnerable.Medical experts reveal, the condition...

   • theguardian.com09:00
     Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

     Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

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     • aol.co.uk26 Aug, 09:00their copy
   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:35
     Medizin: Die Gürtelrose-Impfung könnte auch das Herz schützen

     Seit Längerem weisen Studien darauf hin, dass das Vakzin Shingrix auch weitere Leiden verhindern könnte. Nun haben Forscher vergleichsweise stichhaltige Indizien gefunden.

4. Thu, 27 August 2026

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   • miragenews.com12:00
     Shingles Vaccine Cuts Heart Disease, Stroke Risk

     The shingles vaccine currently in use, called 'Shingrix', is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular events - including heart attacks, heart

5. Fri, 28 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories11:00
     Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

     Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults Fox News Recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events Nature The US switch in shingles vaccines revealed an unexpected heart health pattern News-Medical Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows STAT Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds The Guardian

   • fox26houston.com16:04
     Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

     A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.