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Myth Information: Heart Disease and Flu
Prevention & Protection
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Heart disease & flu season: 5 answers about the flu shot
Getting the flu shot is one of the most important steps to protecting against severe flu illness and complications
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Tips for avoiding the flu when you have heart disease
Strategies people living with cardiovascular disease can use to minimize their risk of getting sick this flu season.
Risks & Complications
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Protect your heart with a flu shot (plus 3 other vaccines)
Four vaccines recommended for people with cardiovascular disease, including an annual flu shot.
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How the flu increases the risk of heart attack and stroke
How the flu creates an ideal environment for arterial plaque and blood clots in people with heart disease.