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Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say

The American College of Cardiology issued new guidance Tuesday that recommends adults with heart disease get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal infection, shingles and influenza. Just weeks out from cold and flu season, the recommendation marks a departure from official U.S. guidance as the Trump administration makes moves to limit vaccine access, particularly for COVID-19 shots. People …

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