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Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 75 percent
April 30th, 2008
Annual flu vaccinations are highly effective at preventing acute respiratory illness and making sure that existing breathing problems don't get any worse, according to research published in the April issue of IJCP, the UK-based International Journal of Clinical Practice. A study of 87 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a major cause of ill health and death - found that having the annual flu vaccine reduced overall problems by more than two-thirds. The vaccinations were particularly effective at providing protection for patients with severe COPD, where the incidence of additional respiratory problems fell by...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-30)
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