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Study Reveals Sharp Drop in Heart Emergencies Amid COVID

1/13/2025

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A recent study from Hebrew University shows a dramatic decline in emergency visits for acute coronary syndrome in Israel during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly among women over 65. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for better public health strategies. Additionally, rising vaccine hesitancy following the CDC's inclusion of the COVID vaccine in routine schedules raises fears of potential measles outbreaks.

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A recent study from Hebrew University shows a dramatic decline in emergency visits for acute coronary syndrome in Israel during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly among women over 65. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for better public health strategies. Additionally, rising vaccine hesitancy following the CDC's inclusion of the COVID vaccine in routine schedules raises fears of potential measles outbreaks.