insert_link Health & Wellness CDC says Waiting 8 Weeks between COVID-19 Vaccines may Lower Myocarditis Risk for Some The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that actually extending the time between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines may help reduce the risk of the rare heart-related side effects for some. The new guidance mainly affects Americans who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19—that amounts to roughly 35% of the US population right now. At this point, only about 23% have not received a first dose of any vaccine. […] todayMarch 9, 2022