Monday, September 20, 2010

Flu shot may cut heart attack risk

Flu shot may cut heart attack risk, study finds - Healthzone.ca
Excerpts:
A British study suggests getting a seasonal flu shot can not only
prevent the flu — it may also prevent heart attacks in some people.
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It’s believed that inflammation caused by influenza may cause plaque
inside coronary arteries to break off and cause a heart attack.