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. 2021 Jun 29;6(10):1–5. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.2833

Table 3. Expected vs Observed Cases of Myocarditis in Military Health System Patients Based on Number of Messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered.

Doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (through April 30, 2021) No. of myocarditis cases
Expecteda Observed
2 810 000 Total doses 2 to 52 23
1 065 000 Second doses 1 to 20 20
544 000 Second doses to military members 0 to 10 19
436 000 Second doses to male military members 0 to 8 19
a

Expected number is based on an expected annual incidence ranging from 1 per 100 000 person-years to 22 per 100 000 person-years5,6 presenting within a 30-day period after vaccination.