New evidence suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications (opens original article in a new tab)

New evidence suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious cardiovascular complications, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

• A study found that COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a 38% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in U.S. veterans
• The risk reduction was more significant among veterans aged 75 or older and those with other medical conditions
• The study analyzed data from over 1 million U.S. veterans