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Study: Infection Risks Outweigh Vaccination for Children

11/5/2025

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A study of nearly 14 million children in England found infection's risk of serious side effects exceeds vaccination.
Infection is linked to more than 17 additional inflammatory cases, such as Kawasaki disease, versus nearly two fewer after vaccination.
Myocarditis risk is more than twice as high after infection.
Despite vaccine-related myocarditis concerns, overall risk remains lower for vaccinated children, and experts call for ongoing studies as immunity changes.

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A study of nearly 14 million children in England found infection's risk of serious side effects exceeds vaccination.
Infection is linked to more than 17 additional inflammatory cases, such as Kawasaki disease, versus nearly two fewer after vaccination.
Myocarditis risk is more than twice as high after infection.
Despite vaccine-related myocarditis concerns, overall risk remains lower for vaccinated children, and experts call for ongoing studies as immunity changes.