US officials investigating possible Moderna vaccine link to heart inflammation risk, report says

The FDA and CDC are reportedly reviewing whether the vaccine may be associated with a higher risk of myocarditis in young adults.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Guy Smith

The report said two people familiar with the review “emphasized the side effect still probablyremains uncommon.”

Meanwhile, both Pfizer and Moderna are reported to beexpanding vaccine studiesin children ages 5 to 11.

At present, only people 12 or older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Representatives for the CDC didn’t immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.