The risk of myocarditis increases after vaccination. But COVID-19 is more dangerous
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People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far are often afraid of side effects after taking one of the available preparations. However, a recent study from Israel shows that fear is unfounded. Yes, after vaccination with Pfizer, the risk of myocarditis increases slightly. But coronavirus infection can do much more damage.

  1. As new conditions joined the list of potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccinations in recent months, the EMA continued to emphasize that the risks are less than the benefits
  2. This was the case of thrombosis after AstraZeneka and Johnson & Johnson, as well as myocarditis and pericarditis after Pfizer and Moderna
  3. The latest study from Israel, covering nearly 2 million people, confirms this statement
  4. More information can be found on the Onet homepage.

Vaccine or COVID-19 infection – what is more dangerous?

Fear of the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines is one of the main reasons for Poles not to take preparations protecting against the coronavirus. Meanwhile, on the basis of reports on adverse vaccination reactions in Poland, it can be concluded that this fear is unfounded. NOPs concern a very small percentage of people who have taken the COVID-19 preparation in our country. What’s more, the vast majority of reactions are mild, so they manifest themselves, for example, by redness and soreness at the injection site.

In July, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) confirmed that there is an association between very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis and mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna). This was another argument for people who are concerned about taking COVID-19 preparations. However, recent research in Israel has successfully refuted it. Scientists analyzed data collected from nearly 2 million people to assess which is more dangerous – a vaccine or coronavirus infection. The test results leave no room for uncertainty.

  1. See also: Myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccines. What is the prognosis after these NOPs?

It found that after vaccination with Pfizer, there were indeed cases of myocarditis (3 in 100), enlarged lymph nodes, herpes zoster and appendicitis. Scientists decided to check whether the same diseases also occurred in people infected with the coronavirus. For this purpose, they examined over 240 thousand. sick. It turned out that only myocarditis was the common point. However, infection with the coronavirus significantly increases the incidence of this disease. It concerned not 3, but 11 cases per 100. people.

The scientists surprising finding: Pfizer vaccine protects against internal bleeding and anemia

Scientists have discovered a dependency that they did not expect. It turned out that the Pfizer vaccine protects against anemia and cases of internal hemorrhage, which are reported as one of the potential side effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Dr. Grace Lee, a pediatrician at the US CDC, emphasizes that while vaccines can cause myocarditis, they also protect against the disease. But not only. The list also includes acute renal failure, arrhythmia and thromboembolism.

– The key to comparing this risk depends on the risk of getting SARS-CoV-2 for a specific person. And this risk may vary from place to place and time to time. However, given the current state of the pandemic, the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 seems inevitable, concludes Dr. Green.

Have you been infected with COVID-19 and are worried about the side effects? Check your health by performing a comprehensive test package for convalescents.

Also read:

  1. A month ago, Great Britain lifted the restrictions. What happened next? An important lesson
  2. How long do vaccines protect? Disturbing research results
  3. Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Where, for whom and what about Poland?
  4. Increases in infections in Israel. “We thought we won the war”
  5. COVID-19 symptoms – what are the most common symptoms now?

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