Shingles vaccine linked to slower aging markers in seniors
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A USC-led observational study using data from the Health and Retirement Study found that adults aged 70+ who received the shingles vaccine showed signs of slower biological aging, including reduced inflammation, slower epigenetic aging, and stronger immunity, with the strongest effects within three years post-vaccination; however, the cross-sectional design means causality can’t be established and further research is needed.
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