Joanna Broder, MPH, MS

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No Increased Risk for VTE After Flu Vaccine in People Older Than 50

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Joanna Broder, MPH, MS

October 3, 2017

Influenza vaccination does not increase the risk for venous thromboembolism in patients older than 50 years of age.

The flu vaccine for 2016-2017 was 48% effective overall

Thrombotic Disorders

Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients Vaccinated for Influenza

By

Joanna Broder, MPH, MS

September 27, 2017

Venous thromboembolism risk does not increase with administration of the influenza vaccine in patients aged 50 years or older.

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