Flu Shot May diminish Risk of heart disease by 50 Percent

19-April-2013, (http://www.zeepharmacy.com) :People who are vaccinated against flu may have a lower risk of heart disease.

The flu vaccine provided an approximate 50 per cent reduction in the risk of (heart attack, stroke, or cardiac death compared with placebo after one year of follow-up.

The influenza vaccine decreased cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death in people with or without heart disease.

Research results

The combined studies examined a total of 3,227 patients, with an almost equal division between patients with and without established heart disease. Half of the participants were randomly assigned to receive flu vaccine and others received a placebo vaccine.

This research could also potentially enhance use of the vaccine, which is less than 50 per cent of the general population; it's even poorly used among health care workers

In addition to leading a heart healthy life, having an annual flu shot could be another way to prevent cardiac events.

Heart and Stroke Foundation advises an influenza vaccination for those at high risk of influenza-related complications or hospitalization (including people with heart conditions, those with diabetes, people over 65 years of age, people with a BMI at or above 40 and children or adults treated with ASA). It is also advisable for people who are most likely to pass on influenza to high risk individuals (family members, friends, coworkers, healthcare provider and caregivers).

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