🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 23, 2024!

💡On this episode titled, “Should We Worry About Myocarditis after COVID-19 Vaccination?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic.

Topics include:

➡️ What is myocarditis and what are the typical symptoms parents should look out for in children?

➡️ How common is myocarditis in children, and are there any risk factors that make them more susceptible?

➡️ We've heard about a possible link between COVID-19 vaccination and myocarditis in children. Can you explain this connection and how concerned parents should be?

➡️ Compared to the risk of myocarditis from a COVID-19 infection, how does the risk associated with vaccination stack up?

➡️ What advice would you give to parents who are hesitant to vaccinate their children due to concerns about myocarditis?

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