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Recombinant zoster vaccine and risk of kidney failure, cardiovascular, and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

A study of over 13,000 adults with newly diagnosed chronic kidney disease found that those who received the shingles vaccine had lower rates of kidney failure, heart problems, and death over several years compared to those who did not. Because this is an observational study, it shows a link—not proof—that the vaccine caused the lower risk.

Who did this work

Wang CA · Wang WJ · Liao HW · Jiang ZH · Cheng CY · Chen JY · Wu VC

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Aug 28
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42665648/