COVID vaccines may reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe study found that the jab was linked to a lower risk of COVID-19-related major adverse cardiovascular events (AFP via Getty Images)A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicates that COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to a lower risk of COVID-19-related major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). MACE is a broad term covering serious conditions like cardiovascular death, heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure. The study, which analyzed data from over 1 million U.S. veterans, found that vaccination was associated with a 38 percent lower risk of COVID-related MACE at 8 months. This risk reduction was more pronounced and statistically significant among veterans aged 75 or older and those with other medical conditions. Despite limitations such as the study's focus on veterans, researchers believe the findings offer timely evidence for public health discussions about updated COVID-19 vaccines. In fullSurprising benefit of Covid vaccine found in new studyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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