Influenza Vaccination After Myocardial Infarction (IAMI)
Are you aware that contracting the flu may heighten your chances of experiencing a heart attack? Studies indicate that those who catch influenza are at a higher risk for cardiovascular events. Fortunately, clinical research has shown that receiving the influenza vaccine can decrease the likelihood of such events, particularly in patients with existing heart conditions. (1) Click on the video to find out more.
Reference:
1. Frøbert O et al. Influenza Vaccination After Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial,Circulation. 2021 doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.057042