STATIN users are being
encouraged to still get the flu
shot, even if cholesterol drugs can
potentially make it less effective.
Professor of Global Health,
Epidemiology and Pediatrics at
Emory University Saad B Omer
found even with less-than-excellent
effectiveness (35% less effective),
it is still the best tool available for
preventing influenza.
The vaccine is 50-60% effective
for preventing flu-related
hospitalisations and 80% effective
for preventing flu-related deaths.
“Even if the findings that statins
somewhat decrease flu vaccine
effectiveness are confirmed by
additional studies, the vaccine
remains the best available tool for
reducing flu-related complications
and death,” Omer said.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 22 Feb 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 22 Feb 16
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