A study of high risk hospital patients also found deaths from any cause fell by almost three quarters among protected over 50s. "Some people don't view flu vaccinations as necessary or important, and many may face barriers accessing health care including receiving the flu vaccine." Immunised over 50s were 85 and 28 percent less likely to suffer a cardiac arrest or heart attack - caused by electrical and circulatory problems in the organ, respectively. The stress flu puts on the body is well known - and can cause a heart attack or stroke, explained the researchers. Dr Eduardo Sanchez, the American Heart Association's chief medical officer for prevention, said most people should be vaccinated each year.

Source: Daily Mirror July 28, 2020 09:52 UTC