After reviewing the latest data Wednesday, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine still outweigh the risks, for teens and young adults.
The group met Wednesday, after an increase in reported cases of myocarditis, a disease that causes inflammation of the heart muscle.
Doctors say myocarditis was around long before COVID-19 – with many causes – including viral infections or bacteria. They say people infected with COVID-19 can also develop it.
Greenville MD Says Vaccine is Key to Covid-Free Living
Saria Saccocio, MD Summer is here and we have returned to the days of family gatherings and neighborhood cookouts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US deaths are down 90% from Covid-19 compared to our highest numbers in January. Masks and social distancing are quickly becoming an exception rather than the rule. However, it’s important…