Jakarta: Denmark, Sweden, and Finland temporarily stop the use of the Moderna vaccine. The temporary suspension was triggered by reports of cases of myocarditis experienced by a number of second-dose vaccine recipients.
On Wednesday, October 6, Sweden and Denmark announced the temporary suspension of the use of the Moderna vaccine for all categories of adults and children. Followed by Finland which temporarily suspended the use of modern vaccines for residents under 30 years of age.
What is Myocarditis?
Reported from alodokter.comMyocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). This inflammation is generally caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
In some cases, myocarditis can occur as a result of exposure to harmful substances or the use of drugs without a doctor’s prescription. The myocardium plays a role in pumping blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Inflammation of the heart muscle can cause a decrease in the heart’s ability to pump blood and weaken the heart’s rhythm. This condition causes disturbing symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath.
Symptoms of myocarditis
Mild myocarditis generally does not cause complaints. Conversely, if it is fairly severe, myocarditis in adults can cause symptoms such as:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath, either during activity or at rest
- Heart pounding or beating irregularly
- Swelling in the legs
- Weak
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
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Meanwhile, the symptoms of myocarditis in children and infants do not have specific symptoms, so an immediate examination by a doctor is required. Common signs and symptoms include:
- Weak
- Loss of appetite
- Chronic cough
- Stomach ache
- Difficult to breathe
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Joint pain
CDC opinion
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively monitoring reports of myocarditis occurring in second-dose vaccine recipients. The CDC examines the association of myocarditis with vaccinations or a person’s medical condition before receiving the vaccine.
Cases of myocarditis reported after vaccination did not only occur in Moderna vaccine recipients, but also Pfizer vaccine recipients. These side effects occur mainly in adolescent boys and young adults.
“Usually within a few days of vaccination, most patients with myocarditis or pericarditis who receive treatment respond well to medication and rest and recover quickly,” the CDC said on its website.
The CDC says patients can return to normal activities once symptoms improve. Those who are declared to have myocarditis should consult a doctor first before being able to move.
“Seek medical care if you or your child have symptoms, especially if they occur within a week of getting vaccinated against COVID-19,” the CDC wrote.
(MBM)
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