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    • Messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available.
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    • Review of existing epidemiological data.
    • Analysis of reported adverse event following immunization (AEFI) databases.

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    • Myocarditis remains a rare adverse event associated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
    • Further data collection and analysis are ongoing to refine risk-benefit assessments.

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    • The benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination continue to outweigh the rare risks for most populations.