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Myocarditis Risk Comparison

Comparing the risk of myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 infection versus COVID-19 vaccination

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Jan 15, 2026
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How does the risk of myocarditis or thrombosis after COVID-19 infection compare quantitatively to post-vaccination risks?

Across multiple large studies and expert summaries, myocarditis is consistently reported as substantially more likely after SARS‑CoV‑2 infection than after COVID‑19 vaccination — with estimates rangin...