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COVID-19 Infection Myocarditis Risk

The risk of myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How do myocarditis risks compare after SARS-CoV-2 infection versus mRNA vaccination by age and sex in large cohort studies?

Large cohort meta-analyses and population studies find that is, on average, substantially higher after infection than after mRNA COVID‑19 vaccination, but that risk varies sharply by age, sex, vaccine...

Feb 5, 2026

Can spike protein cause blood clotting or cardiovascular issues in humans?

The scientific record shows that (S protein) can interact with vascular cells, trigger inflammatory and procoagulant pathways in cell and animal models, and has been detected in the blood of infected ...