Heart attack survivors are at much greater risk of complications from the COVID-19 virus than they are from the vaccine, according to the American Heart Association.
While short-term side effects from the vaccine, such as fatigue or soreness at the injection site, may occur, the risk of complications is very slight.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, none of the vaccines approved for use in the U.S. contain weakened live virus, – another concern for heart disease patients and individuals with weakened immune systems.