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Influenza vaccination in patients with diabetes reduces the risk of death and complications

In patients with diabetes, influenza vaccination was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause death, cardiovascular death, and death from acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks) or stroke. The analysis included medical records from 241,551 adult patients in Denmark across nine consecutive influenza seasons (2007 to 2016). Influenza vaccination was associated with a reduced risk for being admitted to the hospital with diabetes-related complications, like diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, or coma.

Full Citation:
Modin D, Claggett B, Køber L et al.. 2020. Influenza Vaccination Is Associated With Reduced Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults With Diabetes: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Diabetes Care. 43(9).

Title of Article: Influenza Vaccination Is Associated With Reduced Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults With Diabetes: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Author(s): Modin D, Claggett B, Køber L et al.

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Name: Diabetes Care

Publication Volume: 43(9)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32647052/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.2337/dc20-0229

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Influenza

Countries: Denmark

WHO Regions: Europe