The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating after a small number of people, mostly adolescents and young adults, reported heart inflammation following their COVID-19 vaccinations. And while Connecticut officials say there have been reports of such cases in the state, medical experts are emphasizing that the cases are extremely rare and should not stand in the way of vaccination.
Acting public health Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford said this week there have been 18 reported cases of post-vaccination heart issues in Connecticut. She noted that the CDC has not yet determined if the cases of heart inflammation — known as myocarditis — were actually caused by the vaccines.