Flu shots cut heart attack and stroke risk far more than expected

A major new study in The Lancet reveals that annual influenza vaccination provides substantial cardiovascular benefits beyond its known respiratory effects, suggesting the immune response protects the heart and blood vessels. The finding could reshape public health messaging and influence health insurance policies, potentially increasing vaccination uptake among high-risk cardiac patients and lowering treatment costs.

Originaltitel: Off-target benefits of influenza vaccination in cardiovascular disease