Flu Shots Protect Against Heart Attack and Stroke

Getting vaccinated is more important than ever.

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The flu can be deadly for people with heart or lung disease. Getting a flu shot every fall can help prevent you from getting the flu or at least lessen its severity.
COVID-19 has taken center stage, but there’s another virus that deserves the spotlight: influenza. The flu can be serious—even deadly—for people with heart disease, because it increases their risk of having a heart attack or stroke. That’s why doctors urge patients to get vaccinated against the flu every year. “Getting vaccinated lessens the likelihood you will […]
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