Flu vaccines reduce heart attack and stroke risk

health.kompas.com (Indonesian)

New research indicates flu vaccines significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risk. The study found flu infection triples stroke hospitalization risk and quintuples heart attack risk, but vaccination halves these risks, even if infection occurs. This dual protection is vital for at-risk groups and could influence public health policies and vaccination recommendations.


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