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CDC looks into rare heart issues after COVID-19 vaccination [VIDEO]

The CDC is planning an emergency meeting next week on rare cases of heart inflammation, mostly occurring in younger men, following COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBS News’ Tanya Rivero to discuss this plus concerns about a decline in routine childhood vaccinations during the pandemic.