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By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About.com Guide to Heart Disease since 2000

Flu Vaccine Prevents Cardiac Death

Tuesday September 9, 2003
New data from Argentina supports previous reports from the US - being vaccinated for influenza appears to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death among patients with heart disease. While definitive studies are being planned, if you've got heart disease there appears little reason to wait. DrRich explains why you should get your flu shots this fall here.

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