Bell’s Palsy as a possible complication of mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine against COVID-19.

Sujan Poudel; Prakash Nepali; Santosh Baniya; SANGAM SHAH; Sunil Bogati; Gaurav Nepal; Rajeev Ojha; Omoyeme Edaki; Gavrilo Lazovic; Sam Kara

doi:10.22541/au.164561662.29991311/v1

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Bell’s Palsy as a possible complication of mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine against COVID-19.

Sujan Poudel,
Prakash Nepali,
Santosh Baniya,
SANGAM SHAH,
Sunil Bogati,
Gaurav Nepal,
Rajeev Ojha,
Omoyeme Edaki,
Gavrilo Lazovic,
Sam Kara

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to some adverse effects, including fever, myalgia, and headache. Bell’s Palsy, a rare adverse effect was reported to be associated with the use of mRNA-1273 vaccine. Here, we present case of 17-year-old female who acquired Bell’s Palsy following administration of mRNA-1273 (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccination.

Jun 2022Published in Annals of Medicine and Surgery volume 78 on pages 103897. 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103897

Abstract

Peer review status:Published