An article on a conspiracy news site falsely claims that a CDC report shows that COVID-19 vaccines cause a 13,200 percent increase in autoimmune myocarditis. The study in question never mentions autoimmune myocarditis, which is an extremely rare form of myocarditis, which is itself a rare condition. The study did find a slight increase in myocarditis in male adolescents and young adults, but the overall risk of heart complications in the age group is much higher after COVID-19 infection than vaccination.
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A small number of cases of heart inflammation in young adults following COVID-19 vaccination has caused understandable concern and information seeking. Organizations are recommended to address these concerns, and to update informational and educational materials accordingly if not done so already. Explaining that health authorities are monitoring reports of myocarditis and pericarditis, that cases are rare, and that the benefits of the vaccine greatly outweigh the risks is recommended. Fact Checking Source(s):
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