An updated analysis on myocarditis and pericarditis cases reported following mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in Singapore

CONCLUSIONS: The risk of myocarditis/pericarditis with mRNA vaccines was highest in adolescent males following Dose 2, and this was higher than historically observed background rates. Most cases were clinically mild. The risk of myocarditis should be weighed against the benefits of receiving an mRNA vaccine, keeping in mind that SARS-CoV-2 infections carry substantial risks of myocarditis/pericarditis, as well as the evolving landscape of the disease.PMID:38363732 | DOI:10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2023-089

Source: Singapore Medical Journal - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mun Yee Tham Cheng Leng Chan Dorothy Toh Jalene Poh Adena Lim Sally Soh Li Fung Peck Belinda Foo Amelia Ng Patricia Ng Pei San Ang Sreemanee Dorajoo Desmond Teo Toon Wei Lim Yean Teng Lim Jonathan Choo Zee Pin Ding Khung Keong Yeo Jonathan Yap Hui Xing Ta Source Type: research