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Correlation Between Cardiovascular Protection and Influenza Vaccination
Chinedu J Ngwudike1, Arlette Villalobos2
1Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, El Paso, TX, USA.
Current Cardiology Reports
|April 14, 2023
Summary
Influenza vaccination significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. Getting the flu shot is recommended, especially for those with chronic conditions, to protect cardiovascular health.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Influenza poses a substantial global health burden, causing millions of deaths annually.
- Influenza exacerbates chronic conditions and is linked to acute cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke.
Conclusions:
- Recent studies indicate that influenza vaccine administration decreases cardiovascular risk and mortality.
- Influenza vaccination is recommended for individuals at risk of chronic disease exacerbations and acute cardiovascular events, provided no contraindications exist.
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