At the time the CDC morbidity and mortality report shows 863 serious adverse events out of 75,000 were childeren (1.2%) in 12 to 17 year old age range, which includes
- 14 deaths (2 brain bleeds, 2 heart attacks, 2 heart failure within few weeks of 2nd shot).
- Over 40% myocarditis (inflammation in the heart),
- 41% chest pain,
- 40% with high troponin levels indicating cardiac muscle damage.
The authorities now want to expand trials into 2 -10 year old children who are statistically at negligible risk from COVID-19.