Experts have long known that there’s a connection between certain infections and cardiovascular health. People with heart disease or a history of stroke are at heightened risk of becoming severely ill if they contract infections such as the flu, Covid, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ...
A Shot in the Arm Is a Bonus for the Heart
Vaccination against the flu, Covid, and other common infections may come with an extra benefit: protection against heart disease and stroke
October 6, 2025
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