Investigating Long-Term Effects of Myocarditis
How did CDC get my contact information?
CDC got your contact information from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a secure system that contains information needed to check in with patients to see how they are recovering after they experience a serious event following vaccination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires healthcare professionals to report to VAERS certain serious adverse events and hospitalizations that occur after COVID-19 vaccination.
How is CDC using my information?
The information you provide will contribute to what we know about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, which helps us get a more complete picture of the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
Personal details that could identify you will be kept private and information about your case will be combined with information from other participants. This means your name and any identifying information will not be included in any reports. CDC and FDA will use this information to guide recommendations on the safe use of COVID-19 vaccines.
For you and others who experienced myocarditis after receiving an mRNA vaccine, scientists will be looking at health effects such as:
- Changes in your health, physical ability, or quality of life
- How your heart recovers from myocarditis
Why is CDC contacting my healthcare provider?
Having information on medications you take and your test results can provide a more complete picture of your health following myocarditis. Your healthcare provider can provide this information, which is important as we try to understand more about myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination.
How to Report Health Problems after Vaccination
You or your healthcare professional can report any adverse events or health problems after COVID-19 vaccination to VAERS by filling out an online form or a PDF form.
FDA requires healthcare professionals to report certain adverse events that occur after administering COVID-19 vaccine, but anyone can submit a report to VAERS, including you.
Reports to VAERS are important to understanding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines as more people receive them over time. If you need further assistance with reporting to VAERS, please email info@VAERS.org or call 1-800-822-7967.
