For Those with History of Heart Attack, Flu Shot Halves Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

For those who have suffered a heart attack, the flu vaccine might do more than ward off the pesky influenza bug;  it may reduce the risk for a stroke or another heart attack by more than 50 percent. This finding comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  “Our study provides solid evidence that the flu shot helps prevent heart disease in vulnerable patients —with the best protection in the highest risk patients,” says a researcher. “These findings are extraordinary given the potential for this vaccine to serve as yearly preventative therapy for patients with heart disease, the leading cause of death among men and women in North America.” Click here to read the details of the study.