Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging and reduce inflammation
A US population study of more than 3,800 adults aged 70+ found shingles vaccination associated with slower biological aging. Vaccinated participants had lower inflammatory markers and slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging, with effects detectable four or more years after vaccination.
Why it mattersShingles vaccination linked to slower epigenetic aging up to four years; prioritize zoster shots to reduce inflammaging.