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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Harriette Boucher

The common vaccine that could slow down ageing

Scientists have discovered that a dose of the shingles vaccine might not just protect against the viral infection, but also slow down biological ageing in older people.

Researchers from the University of Southern California say the vaccine, which is regularly given to elderly people, could be used for more than preventing shingles.

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