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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert on COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. They can cause rare cases of myocarditis, reports CNN.

  1. Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis are rare complications after vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna preparations
  2. Doctors emphasize that such side effects are rare; vaccines are safe and effective
  3. Cardiac complications most often occurred in adolescents and young adults
  4. You can find out more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the TvoiLokony home page

Heart inflammation and COVID-19 vaccines

According to the statement issued by the Agency, reports on adverse events following these mRNA vaccines suggest an increased risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. So far, officials have received notifications of approx. 1,2 thousand. in these cases after administration of 300 million doses of both vaccines. Many of them concern young men and women.

Doctors advise to seek immediate help if patients experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or a feeling of rapid heartbeat, palpitations or pounding after vaccination.

The researchers agree. There is a likely link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and rare cases of myocarditis in adolescents and young adults. Almost all cases resolved with little treatment and patients recovered quickly. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with leading physicians and public health officials, issued a statement emphasizing that vaccines are safe and effective, and that this complication is extremely rare.

Inflammation of the heart after vaccination. Research in Israel

Research on this phenomenon was also carried out in Israel. The local health ministry informed that out of 5 million vaccinations, only 62 cases of myocarditis occurred. The government has decided to conduct additional research on the possible side effect of the Pfizer and Moderna preparations.

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