Could getting a flu shot reduce your chances of having a heart attack? New study
Meta-analysis shows flu vaccine lowers heart attack risk by 26% and reduces cardiovascular disease mortality by 33%. Are you still unsure about getting the flu vaccine this winter? A recent meta-analysis study published in "Scientific Reports" suggests that the flu vaccine offers more than just protection against the flu. Among individuals who received the flu vaccine, there was a 26% decrease in the risk of heart attacks and a 33% decrease in deaths from cardiovascular diseases. Conducted by researchers from the University of Tehran, the study analyzed data from 9,059 patients with an average age of 61.3 years. Of these, 4,529 received the flu vaccine while 4,530 were given a placebo. The participants were monitored for approximately nine months. The study compared data from five different studies that examined both cardiovascular health and flu vaccination status. Results showed that those who received the flu vaccine experi...