
People with cardiovascular disease face a higher risk of severe complications from infections such as influenza, RSV, pneumococcal, COVID and shingles (herpes zoster). Robust evidence from clinical trials and real-world studies shows that vaccination helps reduce these risks.
Health care professionals have a shared responsibility to protect cardiovascular health through evidence-based prevention. Together, we can help reduce the burden of infection-related cardiovascular complications and protect every heart.
Explore the following resources designed for clinicians and patients.
CLINICIAN TOOLS

Quick Reference Guide
A quick-reference guide outlining recommended vaccines for patients with cardiovascular disease, based on the ACC’s 2026 Concise Clinical Guidance: Adult Immunization as Part of Cardiovascular Care.

NCD Academy
Explore educational resources and courses designed to help clinicians and community health workers address non-communicable disease risk factors, including vaccine-preventable diseases.

Key Takeaways
Highlights from ACC’s Concise Clinical Guidance with practical recommendations for influenza, pneumococcal, COVID, RSV and shingles (herpes zoster) vaccination.
PATIENT TOOLS

Protect Your Heart With the Vaccines You Need
Support cardiovascular prevention with recommended vaccinations. Explore patient-friendly vaccine and heart health resources on CardioSmart Healthy Living hub.

Stay on Top of Your Vaccines
A patient-friendly worksheet to track vaccinations and identify recommended vaccines. Find more tools and resources at CardioSmart.org.

Flu Shots and Your Heart
Encourage annual flu vaccination for patients with cardiovascular disease, who are at higher risk.
The linked resources are provided by the American College of Cardiology.
This page was created with support from:

