Pfizer Covid vaccine: Several reports of heart inflammation in young men – myocarditis
There have been 226 cases of myocarditis or pericarditis among 141 million fully vaccinated people in the US. However, fewer than 100 cases of heart inflammation would be typical of the under-30s age group. Thus, the side effect is raising some eyebrows. The CDC reported that the Pfizer side effect occurs “more often after getting the second dose”. Heart inflammation is seemingly a rare side effect of the Moderna vaccine too.
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the protective sac that surrounds the heart muscle.
It’s known as the pericardium, and it has two layers that can become inflamed.
Symptoms of pericarditis:
- Chest pain that feels like a stabbing sensation
- Pain in the neck that may spread across the shoulders and/or arms
- A fever
- Nausea
- Feeling light headed
- A sudden shortness of breath (if you experience this get urgent medical help).
“The pain can sometimes get worse when you’re lying down and better when you’re leaning forward,” the BHF added.
