- Several studies have found that the risk of heart inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is real, but it’s fairly mild and extremely rare.
- Most studies show that adolescents and young males have a higher risk, particularly after the second dose.
- The risk of myocarditis after coronavirus infection has been found to be higher than after vaccination.
The risk of heart inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is a rare and fairly mild event, research shows.