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Annual influenza vaccination: offering protection beyond infection

Kelly C Rogers1, Juliet P Wallace, Stephan L Foster

  • 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. kcrogers@uthsc.edu

Southern Medical Journal
|July 7, 2012
PubMed

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Annual inactivated influenza vaccination may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks. Despite evidence, vaccination rates remain low in CVD patients, highlighting a need for improved public health strategies for heart health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of mortality.
  • Influenza vaccination is associated with reduced CVD morbidity and mortality.
  • Vaccination rates in CVD patients are below Healthy People 2020 goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the importance of influenza vaccination in CVD patients.
  • To summarize literature on seasonal influenza vaccination and CVD incidence.
  • To examine the impact of vaccination on coronary artery disease and stroke.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies.
  • Analysis of data on influenza vaccination and cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Examination of epidemiological trends in CVD and influenza immunization.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests inactivated influenza vaccine reduces CVD-related complications.
  • Consistent underachievement of vaccination targets in the CVD population.
  • Further research needed to fully elucidate the protective role of vaccination.

Conclusions:

  • Seasonal influenza vaccination is crucial for managing cardiovascular disease.
  • Improving immunization rates in CVD patients is a public health priority.
  • Vaccination strategies can mitigate risks of coronary artery disease and stroke.

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