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Myocarditis and Pericarditis
What are Myocarditis and Pericarditis?
Recent reports have found RARE cases of these conditions following an mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
What does that mean?
– Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.
– Pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.
These cases are rare and most have been mild. After medicine and rest, most people made a full recovery.
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Keep getting vaccinated! The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the very small risks of myocarditis and pericarditis.
We are following evidence on this topic closely and will let you know when we know more!
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