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ArticleJournal of the Saudi Heart Association2025

Saudi Heart Association Position Statement on Adult Vaccinations for Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases.

Waleed Alhabeeb, Fayssal M Farahat, Majid M Alshamrani, Raed Aldahash, Mohamed S Al-Moamary, Mohammed Balghith, Yassmin Hanfi

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Waleed AlhabeebDepartment of Cardiac Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fayssal M FarahatInfection Prevention and Control Program, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Majid M AlshamraniInfection Prevention and Control Program, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Raed AldahashDepartment of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed S Al-MoamaryCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed BalghithKing Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yassmin HanfiDepartment of Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Dallah Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Individuals with CVD are particularly vulnerable to severe complications from vaccine-preventable infections; however, adult vaccination continues to be underutilized. Methods: A multidisciplinary expert panel from the Saudi Heart Association (SHA) conducted a comprehensive literature review and a series of consensus meetings to develop evidence-based recommendations for adult immunization in patients with CVD. Results and conclusions: Evidence from randomized trials, observational studies, and real-world data supports the role of vaccines in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in individuals with CVD. The SHA recommends the implementation of age-appropriate vaccinations against influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), herpes zoster, pneumococcal disease and meningococcal disease as an integral component of cardiovascular care. Recommendations emphasize routine vaccine assessment, integration into cardiology practice, healthcare provider engagement, patient education, and leveraging high-risk periods such as Hajj and Umrah for vaccination outreach.

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Adult immunizationAdult vaccinationCardiovascular diseaseSaudi ArabiaSecondary prevention

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PMCPMC12948622

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