Encourage vaccination against influenza to reduce comorbidity
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) promotes awareness of the importance of immunisations and vaccinations; utilise opportunities to encourage uptake of influenza vaccination (IDP-001).
Influenza may trigger acute myocardial infraction and vaccination is integral to CHD management and prevention (Heart2016;102:1953–1956).
People with chronic heart disease are typically an eligible group within the National Influenza Immunisation Programme.