Anyone who has a heart attack should be given a flu jab within 72 hours – no matter what time of year it is – two major studies have recommended.Researchers found vaccinating heart disease patients against the winter bug almost halved their chances of dying from a second heart attack in the following 12 months – the period when the risk is greatest.Professor Naveed Sattar, from University’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, said: ‘Flu puts stress on your arteries and makes your blood thicker, so if you have heart disease it could tip you over the threshold for a heart attack.
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