Saturday, 29 December 2012

Flu vaccines may protect and more than guard against infection the heart too

Flu vaccines may do more than guard against infection. New research hints that the vaccine, which is recommended for all adults, may also help the heart.

 

Two new studies presented at the 2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress suggest that heart patients who get flu vaccines have lower risks of heart attacks and strokes and fewer episodes of irregular heart rhythms. Some cautions apply. Both studies were small and preliminary. Researchers agree that they should be repeated with

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