"The strongest evidence for off-target benefits, dating back 25 years, shows reduced cardiovascular risk following flu shots.
Healthy older adults vaccinated against flu have substantially lower risks of hospitalization for heart failure, as well as for pneumonia and other respiratory infections. Vaccination against influenza has also been associated with lower risks of heart attack and stroke."
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/vaccines-off-target-benefits-older-adults-dementia-shingles/
#PublicHealth #vaccines #immunizations #flu #influenza #shingles #aging
Bich Nguyen :verified:
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