New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology strongly recommend heart patients get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses like RSV, COVID-19, and the flu. This recommendation contradicts recent moves by the U.S. government to limit vaccine access. Doctors are urged to vaccinate patients or strongly advise them to do so. This advice comes amidst declining vaccination rates and conflicting statements from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is promoting vaccine skepticism. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination for heart patients to prevent serious complications, countering misinformation.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.