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US investigating heart problem in a few young Covid-19 vaccine recipients

There were 'relatively few' cases and they may be entirely unrelated to the jab

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking into reports that a very small number of teenagers and young adults vaccinated against the coronavirus may have experienced heart problems, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing the agency's vaccine safety group.
 
The CDC is reviewing several dozen reports that teenagers and young adults may have developed myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, after vaccination, the New York Times said, citing CDC officials.
 
Reuters could not immediately reach the CDC for comment.
 
There were “relatively few” cases and they may be entirely unrelated

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