| Record | OBS-0550 |
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| Category | Health/Vaccines |
| Status | PARTIALLY SUBSTANTIATED |
| Summary | Proponents claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause heart conditions, blood clots, or stroke. Some specific claims include myocarditis, blood clot syndrome, and stroke risk in older adults. |
| Origin | Arose during the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with rare side effects reported and amplified. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. do not cause blood clots in general. There is a rare link to myocarditis/pericarditis, especially in young men, and a rare blood clot syndrome with the J&J vaccine. The benefits outweigh the risks. |
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