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The shingles vaccine may protect the heart

The Shingrix shot is linked to a lower rate of heart failure, heart attack and stroke

A person with red nails picks up a bottle of shingles vaccine out of a box.

Scientists have discovered a new potential benefit of the shingles vaccine, Shingrix: It might offer some protection against heart disease.

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By Meghan Rosen

The shingles vaccine might do your heart good.

In addition to protecting people from the blistering rash, the vaccine may also lower the risk of heart disease, scientists suggest August 26 in Nature Medicine.