What does this mean for young people who have had or want the COVID-19 vaccine?
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As of publication, nearly 130 million Americans have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with either the Pfizer or Moderna shots, meaning only a small percentage of those vaccinated have reportedly had heart muscle complications. Most of the people affected have been between the ages of 16 and 30, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting in May of 2021 that it mostly impacts males, according to CBS.
The Hill reported that the journal called “Pediatrics” cited seven cases of teens between 14 and 19 who developed myocarditis symptoms after their second Pfizer dose. As of publication, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for ages 12 to 17. In May of 2021, the CDC also encouraged medical providers to ask if patients have received the COVID-19 vaccine if they present any symptoms of myocarditis or pericarditis (via CBS). Symptoms to look out for include shortness of breath, chest pain, and feeling a fluttering, pounding, or racing heart, according to the CDC.
What You Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine Link To Heart Issues In Teens
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By Hope Campbell/June 11, 2021 12:15 pm EST
“It’s a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison because, again, these are preliminary reports. Not all these will turn out to be true myocarditis or pericarditis reports,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro, an official for vaccine safety with the CDC (via CBS).
What does this mean for young people who have had or want the COVID-19 vaccine?
As of publication, nearly 130 million Americans have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with either the Pfizer or Moderna shots, meaning only a small percentage of those vaccinated have reportedly had heart muscle complications. Most of the people affected have been between the ages of 16 and 30, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting in May of 2021 that it mostly impacts males, according to CBS.
The Hill reported that the journal called “Pediatrics” cited seven cases of teens between 14 and 19 who developed myocarditis symptoms after their second Pfizer dose. As of publication, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for ages 12 to 17. In May of 2021, the CDC also encouraged medical providers to ask if patients have received the COVID-19 vaccine if they present any symptoms of myocarditis or pericarditis (via CBS). Symptoms to look out for include shortness of breath, chest pain, and feeling a fluttering, pounding, or racing heart, according to the CDC.
The Hill reported that the journal called “Pediatrics” cited seven cases of teens between 14 and 19 who developed myocarditis symptoms after their second Pfizer dose. As of publication, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for ages 12 to 17.
In May of 2021, the CDC also encouraged medical providers to ask if patients have received the COVID-19 vaccine if they present any symptoms of myocarditis or pericarditis (via CBS). Symptoms to look out for include shortness of breath, chest pain, and feeling a fluttering, pounding, or racing heart, according to the CDC.
