Key takeaways:

Vaccines against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus were protective against cardiovascular and respiratory events.

CV-focused messaging did not increase uptake of the influenza vaccine.

Congress showed that vaccines against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus protect against adverse cardiovascular and respiratory events.

In addition, a meta-analysis presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress showed that the herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine was associated with reduced risk for MI and stroke.

Vaccines against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus were protective against cardiovascular and respiratory events. Image: Adobe Stock

However, a large-scale trial found that CV-focused messaging did not increase uptake of the influenza vaccine compared

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