Effect of Statin Use on Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness

Conclusions. Statin use was associated with reduced VE against influenza A(H3N2) but not influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 or influenza B. Further research is needed to assess biologic plausibility and confirm these results.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - September 22, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: McLean, H. Q., Chow, B. D. W., VanWormer, J. J., King, J. P., Belongia, E. A. Tags: VIRUSES Source Type: research