In two separate studies presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, researchers say the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of heart related disease and death by up to 50%. That supports current recommendations that people at high risk for flu-related complications, including people with heart disease, get vaccinated.
In one of the studies, lead study author Dr. Jacob Udell, a cardiologist at Women's College Hospital and the University of Toronto and his research team reviewed four studies involving flu vaccines and heart health.
