Speakers: Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, Dr. Kirk Milhoan, Dr. Kimberly Milhoan
Children’s Heart Health Post-COVID
We were told vaccines were safe and effective for children. Was that ever true?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the National Institute of Health (NIH) continue to recommend it to this day (as of Q3, 2024).
Even Big Bird recommended it:
What’s more, the reason health authorities recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children, citing a higher risk of severe heart issues from COVID-19 infection than from the injection. If that weren’t true, it would be a scandal, due to the well-known fact that children are far less susceptible to severe COVID-19 infections than adults.
So, do we have a scandal? Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Kirk Milhoan joined the FLCCC Weekly Webinar to set the record straight. He says the most common question he gets asked is whether there is more myocarditis in the vaccinated or the unvaccinated.
To answer that question, Dr. Milhoan presents data from a JAMA Cardiology study from the Nordic countries that examined the incidence of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination among 23.1 million residents across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The study found that the risk of myocarditis was significantly higher after the second dose of mRNA vaccines, particularly for young males aged 16-24.
“This was out there very early… so what they were saying, what the narrative was saying, was that you were more likely to get myocarditis if you were unvaccinated. Well, that just wasn’t bore out by the data at all.”
In recent months, we’ve seen how the COVID injections weren’t safe for pregnant mothers, we’ve seen how they can cause cognitive impairment, and we’ve seen how they are linked to strange blood clots. Now, there’s one more evidence-backed reason to avoid these novel products: children’s heart health.
What is Myocarditis, and How is it Best Diagnosed?
Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle, which can impair the heart’s ability to pump blood and cause rapid or irregular heart rhythms.
Dr. Milhoan says that the best test for myocarditis is a cardiac MRI, which is almost three times more likely to detect a definite case of myocarditis.
Can Vaccine-Induced Myocarditis Resolve on Its Own?
Yes, it can. Studies have shown that vaccine-induced myocarditis can resolve over time, with echocardiograms returning to normal within three months. However, as Dr. Milhoan makes clear, cardiac MRI often detects ongoing abnormalities:
“If you look at the cardiac MRI, 81 out of 150 were still abnormal 30 days or 90 days out. So only 50% or so, a little less than 50% had completely resolved so and what’s concerning this is only the cardiac MRI picked it up.”
Is “Mild Myocarditis” Actually a Thing?
There has been a lot of confusion around this question, but Dr. Milhoan says it plainly. When asked, is there such a thing as mild myocarditis? “Yes there is.”
“Mild myocarditis is a type of myocarditis characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium) that is not severe enough to cause significant impairment of heart function.”
How Does Exercise Affect Children with Myocarditis Post-Vaccination?
Exercise can exacerbate myocarditis by increasing the strain on an already compromised heart, potentially leading to sudden cardiac death. Therefore, it’s crucial for children with a history of myocarditis to undergo comprehensive cardiac evaluations, including MRI, before resuming athletic activities. Dr. Milhoan warned:
“If you make the muscle have to do more when it’s injured, you can cause further damage to that, and you weaken it, and you also increase the risk of having not enough oxygen and blood supply.”
What are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines on Children’s Heart Health?
The long-term effects remain uncertain, but there are concerns about the spike protein used in COVID-19 vaccines. This protein is a known cardiotoxin and may contribute to ongoing cardiovascular issues. Studies indicate that vaccinated individuals show abnormal myocardial uptake, suggesting heart muscle damage that could have lasting implications.
Dr. Milhoan spells it out, “The spike protein is a direct cardiotoxin. So our public health policy right now is to have our bodies make a compound that is a cardiotoxin.”
How Can the Medical Community Restore Trust?
This may be the most difficult question of all. Of course, transparency and open communication are vital, we just haven’t seen a lot of that recently.
It’s difficult to disagree that medical professionals should be willing to discuss the potential risks and benefits of vaccines honestly. Informed consent should be a priority, ensuring that families understand all possible outcomes before making health decisions.
Dr. Kim Milhoan advised:
“Seek people that have respect for your medical autonomy, and in that context of asking about someone who’s humble, a great question to ask is, what have you changed your mind about in this era?”
Support Children’s Heart Health Moving Forward
With the help of Drs. Kim and Kirk Milhoan as FLCCC senior fellows, we can better support the heart health of children in the post-COVID era. It’s about listening to experts and evaluating data in a timely manner. Here we are, approaching five years since the COVID era began. Organizations like the FLCCC Alliance (and the Milhoans’ own Hearts and Souls) have stayed true to the data from the start.
And that won’t be changing any time soon! For more tips on keeping children healthy, check out our latest guide: Healthy Habits for Kids.
