Shonky, you appear to be posting without any actual knowledge of what you're talking about. if you had genuine concerns about myocarditis would it not be helpful to learn something from a credible source.
i know this is anathema to antivaxx muppets and twerps who specialise in lies, misinformation and cliches but you're in open company now not the antivaxx echo chamber.
given the ease with which antivaxx muppets and twerps lie and misinform about all things related to covid-19 and its vaccines, it shouldn't come as any surprise that these lies extend to myocarditis.
this issue was directly addressed in a piece in The Conversation entitled "Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination" published January 18, 2022 and Updated: January 22, 2022.
the article was written by Glen Pyle, professor, Laboratory of Molecular Cardiology, University of Guelph; and Jennifer H. Huang, associate professor of pediatric cardiology, Oregon Health & Science university.
the following are excerpts from this article.
"The heart has played a central role in COVID-19 since the beginning. Cardiovascular conditions are among the highest risk factors for hospitalization.
"A significant number of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infections have signs of heart damage, and many recover from infection with lasting cardiovascular injury.
".It's not surprising that debates over COVID-19 vaccines frequently centre around issues involving cardiovascular health.
"Perhaps the most common point of conflict concerning COVID-19 vaccines is the risk of myocarditis following immunization, particularly among young people.
"What do the numbers tell us about COVID-19, vaccines and myocarditis?
"Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle most commonly caused by a virus like influenza, coxsackie, hepatitis or herpes. Other causes include bacteria, fungi, toxins, chemotherapy and autoimmune conditions.
"Some viruses infect heart muscle and cause direct injury to the heart, while others cause heart damage indirectly through the immune system. Activation of the immune system in response to an infection triggers the release of chemicals in the body called cytokines, which help clear infections. In some cases, the levels of cytokines rise to unusually high levels to produce a “cytokine storm” that causes damage to heart muscle.
"Before COVID-19 the incidence of myocarditis was between one and 10 cases per 100,000 people per year. Rates are highest in males between 18 and 30 years old. Interestingly, most cases of myocarditis in the highest risk group are in otherwise healthy and active people.
. "According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of myocarditis after infection with COVID-19 is much higher, at 146 cases per 100,000. The risk is higher for males, older adults (ages 50+) and children under 16 years old.
"Soccer player Alphonso Davies, 21, of Canada’s national men’s team, was sidelined by heart inflammation after having COVID-19.
"Myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination is rare and the risk is much smaller than the risks of cardiac injury linked to COVID-19 itself.
"Based on a study out of Israel, the risk of post-vaccine myocarditis is 2.13 cases per 100,000 vaccinated, which is within the range usually seen in the general population. This study is consistent with others in the United States and Israel which put the overall incidence of post-vaccine myocarditis between 0.3 and five cases per 100,000 people."
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