--inflammation of the muscles around the heart, and the heart."About a month ago, there was concern with an increased number of cases being seen in young adults that were receiving the mRNA vaccines at that time," said Dr.
Theodore Ruel, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the University of California, San Francisco.Keep up with the news by downloading KTVU's news app and subscribing to our newsletterHe said experts are studying cases to see if there’s a direct link between the vaccine and illness."One of the big questions is, are we noticing something because we’re looking more closely?
Or is this actually happening at an increased rate?," asked Ruel.The Soboleski family is comfortable with their decision, even as new questions.