Category: COVID-19

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COVID Series

G Guidero

Hi there! As we know, our world in 2021 is in a crazy, chaotic state. Yes, we’ve gotten vaccines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but with that there are also many new concerns arising (questions from parents asking, should I get my children vaccinated? Are the vaccines safe? What are possible harmful side effects my family could get from the vaccines? Which vaccine has been shown to have the least number of side effects?). And these are all valid questions to be asking! I myself have been vaccinated, but I understand why a lot of people could be … Continue reading COVID Series

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Pericarditis and COVID – Another Possible Concern

G Guidero

During my research on myocarditis and its correlation to the COVID-19 vaccine and teens, I noticed that pericarditis was also on the CDC’s list of possible COVID-19 mRNA vaccine complications. Please feel free to read my previous blog post about myocarditis – but here, we’re going to jump into learning about what pericarditis is and danger signs to look out for that might tell you that you have it. Slight detour here – but I think it’s pretty fascinating that increased rates of myocarditis and pericarditis have only been found with mRNA vaccines. I wonder what the composition of the … Continue reading Pericarditis and COVID – Another Possible Concern

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Myocarditis and COVID – What is it?

G Guidero

I got my second COVID vaccine a few weeks ago. I’m 15, so I received the vaccine approved for the 12-15 year age group: the Pfizer-Biotech Vaccine. But today I read a piece on the CDC website saying that increased rates of myocarditis have been appearing in teens who got the vaccine. While the CDC still recommends teens getting the vaccine, as the known benefits outweigh the potential and known risks, I wondered: what is myocarditis? And why is it that getting the vaccine increases the likelihood teens will develop this condition? So I decided I’d find out. Can’t hurt … Continue reading Myocarditis and COVID – What is it?