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Flu shot linked to lower risk of stroke: Research

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Flu shot linked to lower risk of stroke: Research

A study suggests that receiving an annual flu shot may reduce the risk of stroke.

The American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal reported the study’s findings.

Study author Francisco J. de Abajo, MD, MPH, PhD, of the University of Alcala in Madrid, Spain, said: “Studies have indicated that having the flu raises your chance of having a stroke, but evidence is still being gathered on whether getting the flu vaccine can help guard against a stroke.” “According to this observational study, receiving a flu vaccination lowers stroke risk. More investigation is required to understand if this is brought on by the vaccine’s protective impact or by other factors.”

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The most prevalent type of stroke, ischemic stroke, which is brought on by a restriction in blood flow to the brain, was the subject of the study.

In order to gather data for the study, researchers searched a Spanish healthcare database for individuals who were at least 40 years old and had their first stroke within the previous 14 years. Five people of the same age and sex were compared to each stroke victim. There were 71,610 persons who did not have a stroke and 14,322 people who did.

Then, for individuals who did not experience a stroke, the researchers looked at whether persons had received the influenza vaccine at least 14 days before to the stroke.

In comparison to 40.5% of those who did not have a stroke, 41.4% of those who did had had the flu vaccination. However, those who received the shot had a higher likelihood of being older and having additional health issues, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, that would increase their risk of having a stroke. After adjusting for those variables, researchers discovered that people who took a flu shot had a 12% lower risk of having a stroke than people who did not.

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Additionally, the risk of stroke was examined to determine if the pneumococcal vaccine had any preventive effects.

These findings provide just another justification for people to obtain their annual flu shot, especially if they have a higher risk of stroke, according to de Abajo. “It is incredibly tempting to be able to lower your risk of stroke by doing something so straightforward.”

As an observational study, it cannot be concluded that the flu shot lowers the risk of stroke. Only an association is displayed. Other elements that potentially have an impact on stroke risk were not measured.

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After record haul, illegal MTP kit supplier’s house raided in Haryana’s Karnal

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After record haul, illegal MTP kit supplier’s house raided in Haryana’s Karnal

A joint team of the health department, FDA, and Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNBC) raided Ravinder Kumar’s house in Karnal, Haryana, after seized 5,805 medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kits. The largest-ever haul of these kits was found in Haryana, where the sex ratio at birth is among the worst in the country. CCTV footage showed Kumar.

Kaithal-based medical representative Vikas Bansal was arrested and booked after the recovery. Haryana state drug controller Manmohan Taneja said that during interrogation, Bansal and his family members fleeing with large boxes. A search is on for the absconding supplier after CCTV footage showed him and his family members fleeing with large boxes admitted that he.

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Procured the kits from Ravinder Kumar in Karnal. When the joint team, including drug control officers of Kaithal and Karnal, an HSNCB sub-inspector, and the Kunjpura senior medical officer, reached Ravinder Kumar’s house at Shiv Colony in Karnal in the evening, they found it locked. Ravinder was untraceable and his mobile phone was switched off, a member raiding.

As of April 30, 2025, the country has seen a surge in the number of people seeking abortion kits, with the largest-ever haul of over 5,000 kits in Haryana. The state government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board after the Pahalgam terror attack and his family members fleeing with large boxes. A search is on for the absconding supplier CCTV.

A team of Indian authorities seized large quantities of unaccounted homoeopathic and footage showed him and his family members fleeing with large boxes. allopathic drugs from Ravinder Kumar’s brother Yashvinder. CCTV footage showed Kumar fleeing the premises with large boxes. The drugs included 1,000 tablets of Vigueur, 258 tablets of TrustPostpil pills.

Footage showed him and his family members fleeing with large boxes.of Unwanted-72, 216 Manforce 100, and German-made Calcium Phosphorica homeopathic medicine. The team also seized 5,805 MTP kits worth ₹25 lakh, with 60 taken for sampling. The drugs contained to all Medical experts warn that misuse of MTP kits, especially without prescription or supervision.

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The Haryana Drug Control Department and Karnal Police conducted a joint raid on can lead to severe complications Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets, which are used for terminating pregnancies. Tuesday at the house of a 38-year-old man identified as Ramesh Kumar, located in Sector 7 of Karnal. According to officials, Kumar is believed to be a major distributor of unlicensed MTP kits across northern India, with connections extending to Delhi, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

Record Seizure Prompted Probe

The raid follows last week’s record haul of over 3,000 MTP kits from a warehouse in Panipat, marking one of the largest illegal pharmaceutical seizures in the state’s history. Investigations revealed that many of the confiscated kits were unregistered, expired, or counterfeit, posing severe health risks to women seeking abortions Ramesh Kumar’s name surfaced during.

Raid Yields More Stock and Evidence

At the Karnal residence, officials recovered over 500 MTP kits, several stamped prescription pads from different clinics, fake invoices, and a laptop containing what appears to be a customer and distribution database Interrogation of individuals arrested during the Panipat operation. His role appears to be central in the distribution chain,” said Rajeev Deputy.

Drug Control Officer Neha Sharma confirmed that many of the recovered kits were illegally imported and had been relabeled with new expiry dates. “Some of the labels didn’t match regulatory codes, and none of the kits had proper documentation. This indicates organized manipulation,” she stated Superintendent of Police (DSP), Karnal. “This is not just a case.

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