News Kids getting sick with COVID-19 is far riskier than rare side effect myocarditis, experts say November 4, 2021Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Kids getting sick with COVID-19 is far riskier than rare side effect myocarditis, experts say Myocarditis is possible in kids who get COVID-19 vaccines, but less likely than in teens or young adults. Getting COVID is much riskier, experts say.