AHA: Flu Shot Reduces Venous Clot Risk

[Guest guest]

This article is certainly worth reading, especially for

those with blood clots…… (Carolyn & Ken)

In a

case-control study, adults who got their immunizations were 26% less likely to

develop venous thromboembolism over the next year,

ph Emmerich, M.D., Ph.D., of the University Paris

Descartes, and colleagues reported at the American Heart Association meeting

here.

The

effect was greatest -- a 48% reduction -- before age 52, they added.

The

influenza virus increases blood viscosity, while the………….

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AHA/11687

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Takes!

Son Ken (34) UC 91 PSC 99, LTX 6/21 & 6/30 2007

@ Baylor/Dallas