Two social media posts from people who have previously promoted misinformation about the safety and necessity of COVID-19 vaccines used CDC data about myocarditis to suggest that the risks of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters outweigh the benefits. Between them, the posts have received over 10,000 engagements.
Recommendation: There is understandable concern about the risk of myocarditis in young adults following COVID-19 vaccination. Myocarditis risk after vaccination is extremely low, even in age groups that have a slightly elevated risk. The vast majority of myocarditis cases after vaccination are mild and resolve quickly. COVID-19 infections can cause severe illness and serious complications, including myocarditis. Emphasizing that the benefits of protection against COVID-19 vaccination far outweigh its low risks is recommended. Fact-Checking Source(s):