A recent study published in The Lancet journal found that providing free influenza vaccination significantly lowered all-cause mortality and hospital readmissions compared to usual care, with fewer adverse events reported

The study was designed to assess whether hospital-based flu vaccination which could improve outcomes among adults with moderate to severe heart failure. This research compared 2 groups: hospitals offering point-of-care influenza vaccination (the intervention group) and hospitals following usual care (the control group). The patients in control hospitals were informed about vaccination availability at community clinics but had to pay out-of-pocket, as per standard practice.

Each participating hospital was randomized yearly, ensuring balanced distribution across regions

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