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Cardiologists Urge Vaccination for Heart Patients Amid Risks

8/27/2025

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) urges vaccinations for adults with heart disease against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and RSV.
Vaccinations are crucial for preventing severe outcomes in high-risk patients.
Cardiologists should directly administer or strongly recommend vaccines to patients.
The ACC addresses vaccine hesitancy, noting low side effect risks compared to infection risks.
Ongoing concerns about vaccine access and misinformation remain amid recent policy changes.

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) urges vaccinations for adults with heart disease against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and RSV.
Vaccinations are crucial for preventing severe outcomes in high-risk patients.
Cardiologists should directly administer or strongly recommend vaccines to patients.
The ACC addresses vaccine hesitancy, noting low side effect risks compared to infection risks.
Ongoing concerns about vaccine access and misinformation remain amid recent policy changes.