Jan 22, 2026 1:23 pm
We usually think of vaccines as precision tools. You get a flu shot to dodge the flu; you get the tetanus shot to avoid lockjaw; and you get the shingles vaccine to escape the fiery, nerve-shredding rash that haunts older adults.
But it turns out the shingles vaccine might be doing a lot more than just protecting your skin. It seems to have some massive, unforeseen side effects. First, researchers found links suggesting it reduces dementia risk. Now, new research shows it might actually help people stay younger.
https://www.zmescience.com/science/shingles-vaccine-slows-biological-aging/
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