The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for individuals greater than 5 years of age, but vaccination rates remain lower than expected in the pediatric age group. Misinformation and widespread reporting of vaccine-related myocarditis are contributing to vaccine hesitancy. When compared to severe cardiac complications that are associated with COVID-19, vaccine-related myocarditis has a milder presentation, is easily treated, and has a good prognosis. Acute COVID-19 has been associated with higher rates of myocarditis and myocardial injury. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children occurs weeks after initial infection with SARS-CoV-2 and can be associated with severe cardiovascular complications and death. Cardiac complications associated with acute COVID-19 and MIS-C are more severe and occur more frequently than myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Furthermore, some of the academic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic expect to be eased by widespread vaccination. For all these reasons, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for all eligible age groups.
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