Connecticut has seen 18 cases of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination. But doctors say teens and young adults should still get the shot -…

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle itself, Tolat explained, as opposed to the lining of the heart. When triggered by a virus, as is typical, the inflammation can affect patients of any age. Mild cases typically involve chest pain potentially alongside shortness of breath or irregular heart beat and patients typically fully recover, Tolat said.

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Connecticut has seen 18 cases of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination. But doctors say teens and young adults should still get the shot -...