Abstract

SOSA LIPRANDI, María Inés et al. Influenza and pneumococcal immunization in cardiovascular prevention. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2014, vol.74, n.3, pp.245-253. ISSN 0025-7680.

A group of interdisciplinary experts (cardiologists, clinicians, infectologists met with the purpose of analyzing the evidence revealed by the relationship between respiratory diseases caused by influenza, pneumococcal diseases and cardio-vascular events, and the role played by immunization strategies applied in cardio-vascular prevention. The present statement summarizes the conclusions reached by the expertise of the aforementioned professionals. Systematic revisions imply consistent evidence that influenza and pneumococcal infection lead to acute myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death. Studies published during the last 15 years suggest that vaccination against influenza and S. pneumoniae reduce the risk of acute coronary syndromes. With the current evidence, and considering cost-effectiveness, reducing operating expenses and safety profile of the vaccines, scientific societies, national and international government health agencies strongly recommend incorporating immunization programs in those patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.

Keywords : Vaccines; Influenza; Pneumococcal pneumonia; Acute myocardial infarction; Cardiovascular prevention.

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