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L'Oreal Thompson Payton

Bronny James' cardiac arrest reignites debate about myocarditis and the COVID-19 vaccine

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of McDonald's All American Boys West is seen before the McDonalds All American Basketball Games at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) (Credit: Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

On Monday, NBA star LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, was hospitalized after experiencing cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. While the incoming USC freshman has since been released from the intensive care unit and is listed in stable condition, according to a family spokesperson, the incident has renewed public speculation surrounding cardiac arrest and myocarditis related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Earlier this year, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field following a hit during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Shortly thereafter, some people on social media began pointing blame at the COVID-19 vaccine in an latest attempt to undermine the vaccine’s efficacy.

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