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Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
ConclusionThis research finds that, overall, having the flu vaccine reduced the risk of a person experiencing a stroke by about 25%. The reduction in risk seemed to be greatest within the first three months of vaccination, but remained for up to 12 months. However, the effect lasted only if the vaccine was given early in the flu season (September to mid-November); giving the vaccine late in the flu season (mid-November to February) was not associated with significantly reduced risk.The research benefits from using data coded within the General Practice Research Database for England and Wales for almost 50,000 people with...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Neurology Older people Source Type: news
Stroke rates appear to be rising steadily in young adults
The rate of stroke among young people has apparently been rising steadily since 1995, according to a study published this week. Hospitalization rates for stroke increased for women between the ages of 18 and 44, and nearly doubled for men in that age range from 1995 through 2012. Using more-detailed data for 2003 through 2012, the researchers found that rates […]Related:California vaccination rate hits new high after tougher immunization lawRisk of a rare but deadly mouse-borne virus increases in the springThe federal panel that opposed prostate cancer screening just changed its mind
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Post-Onset Shingles Rx Fails to Cut Ischemic Stroke Risk Post-Onset Shingles Rx Fails to Cut Ischemic Stroke Risk
The higher risk for stroke with herpes zoster was not attenuated by antivirals or Zostavax vaccination in older patients, but that shouldn ' t slow vaccination rates or further study.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
AstraZeneca vaccine: Woman dies after stroke complication - what is the level of risk?
ASTRAZENECA'S coronavirus vaccine has courted controversy once again after it emerged on Wednesday that a woman in her 30s died of a stroke post-vaccination. What is the risk and the symptoms of a stroke to look for?
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Says Stroke Concerns Over Pfizer Jab Warrant Investigation | ZeroHedge
CDC Says Stroke Concerns Over Pfizer Jab Warrant Investigation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that data collected on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine merits an investigation into potential stroke risks for people aged 65 and older. "Following the availability and use…#cathymcmorrisrodgers #fda #vsd #cdc #strokeconcerns
Source: Reuters: Health - January 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Common Infections Linked to Stroke in Children; Vaccines May Reduce Risk
Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Kids, Though Risk Is Low
Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerableSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Flu, Ischemic Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vaccines may decrease stroke risk in sick children
Stephen FellerMINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Cold, flu and minor infections increase the already small risk of stroke in children, but the increased risk is mitigated by children being properly vaccinated.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - October 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Links Flu Vaccine to Short-Term Drop in Stroke Risk
Research only sees an association, not a cause-and-effect connection
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu Shot, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experimental vaccine may reduce risk of post-stroke blood clot
An experimental vaccine reduced the risk of post-stroke blood clot risk in a study with mice, researchers reported on Monday.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - October 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?
Overall stroke risk dropped 20% among patients under age 80 who got the shingles vaccine. In patients 80 and older, risk was cut by about 10%, said researchers.
Source: WebMD Health - February 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deathly Ill Coronavirus Patients Could Be Saved By Heart Attack And Stroke Drug
BOSTON (CBS) — TPA is a drug that is used to help stroke and heart attack victims. It works by breaking up or busting blood clots. Doctors at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are now using it in a clinical trial on gravely ill coronavirus patients.
“There’s a lot of very small blood clots accumulating in the lungs of these patients,” said Dr. Christopher Barrett. “And that seems to be at least contributory, if not the predominant reason, that their respiratory failure is so bad.”
Dr. Barrett says TPA could help patients recover faster, free up ventilators and even prevent people from...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Cheryl Fiandaca Coronavirus Health News Source Type: news
COVID Vaccines: Facts for Heart, Stroke Patients
Experts have a simple answer for heart and stroke patients questioning whether they need a COVID-19 vaccination. That answer: yes.
Source: WebMD Health - January 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ontario man speaks out after father has severe stroke from rare blood clot following AstraZeneca vaccine
An Ontario man whose father suffered a severe stroke from a rare blood clot after receiving the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine is revealing new details about the condition for the first time in hopes of helping Canadians better understand the risk.
Source: CBC | Health - April 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
No Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Pfizer ’s Covid Boosters, Federal Officials Say
An uptick hinted at in surveillance data was a mirage, the officials said.
Source: NYT Health - January 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Apoorva Mandavilli Tags: your-feed-science Vaccination and Immunization Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Elderly Stroke Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns BioNTech SE Pfizer Inc Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food and Drug Administration Source Type: news
