Flu shot during hospital stay for heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks if giving a flu shot to heart patients while they are in the hospital helps prevent heart problems later. It tests whether the flu shot can reduce the risk of further heart events.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are in the hospital due to a serious heart problem (like a heart attack or heart failure)
- You are eligible for a flu shot according to standard recommendations
- You have not already had a flu shot this season
- You do not currently have the flu
- You are not allergic to the vaccine
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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