Flu jab may reduce severe effects of Covid, suggests study

Analysis of 75,000 coronavirus patients found fewer major health problems among people with flu jabCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople who are vaccinated against influenza may be partly protected against some of the severe effects of coronavirus, and be less likely to need emergency care, according to a major study.The analysis of nearly 75,000 Covid patients found significant reductions in stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and sepsis, and fewer admissions to emergency departments and intensive care units, among those who had been given the flu jab.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Medical research Coronavirus Vaccines and immunisation Health UK news Source Type: news