Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, while pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart. These types of heart inflammation can be caused by a variety of infections, including a bout of COVID-19, as well as certain medications. Canada At least one health official in Canada has also linked the Pfizer vaccine to heart inflammation. Germany's vaccine advisory committee, known as STIKO, has recommended only children and adolescents with pre-existing conditions should be given the Pfizer vaccine. The CDC has been urging providers to ask patients with symptoms of heart inflammation if they have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2021 19:43 UTC