Not only does a flu shot help reduce the risk of developing a case of influenza, it may also help prevent another heart attack. In fact, according to a recent analysis of four studies, people who had suffered from recent heart attacks and who were randomly assigned to get flu shots experienced a 55 percent lower risk of experiencing another major heart event. Why? It may be that those who get the flu are at greater risk for heart problems. In any case, getting a flu shot seems to provide great benefit for anyone middle-aged or older, or at risk for a heart attack. This is an important consideration for those deciding whether or not to get a flu shot.
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HINT: Inflammation linked with the flu can trigger plaques in arteries to rupture and cause blockage of vessels, which causes heart attacks.
