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COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 2:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The COVID-19 vaccine lowered the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by around 40 percent, according to new research. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday, studied the incidence of medical events like strokes and heart attacks in veterans immunized f

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COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

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