Video: A pediatric cardiologist explains myocarditis and COVID-19 (2:15)
Published: June 6, 2023 Last reviewed: April 15, 2025
Video addresses the risks of myocarditis from COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines. The video emphasizes that while myocarditis can be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is rare and typically mild, while severe outcomes are more common from COVID-19 infection. The video encourages vaccinating all eligible children against COVID-19. The video is available here: A Pediatric Cardiologist Talks Myocarditis & COVID-19 | CHOP.
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