Uptake of Influenza, Pneumococcal and Herpes Zoster Vaccination as a Preventative Strategy for Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in a High-Risk Cohort of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Background: Vaccination is a cheap and effective intervention that may prevent infection, which is a recognized trigger for cardiovascular events, and contributes to all-cause mortality. The annual influenza, and five-yearly pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccinations, are provided free of cost to high-risk patients i.e. those with chronic conditions, indigenous people and those aged over 65. Western Sydney has a high prevalence of at-risk patients.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: M. Thangarajah, R. Porter, R. MacIntyre, T. Tan Tags: 146 Source Type: research