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Bell’s palsy following vaccination with mRNA (BNT162b2) and inactivated (CoronaVac) SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: a case series and nested case-control study

Journal: Lancet Infec Dis
Lead Author: Wan et al.
Original date of publication: 01/22/2022
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34411532/

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of Bell’s palsy after BNT162b2 and CoronaVac vaccination. It found an increase in both, but suggested the trade-off is worth it.

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This paper notes an increased rate of Bell’s Palsy after mRNA injection and Coronavac.

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“Our findings suggest an overall increased risk of Bell’s palsy after CoronaVac vaccination. “


Keywords: adverse eventsBell's Palsycovid vaccinationmRNA
Full Author List: Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Celine Sze Ling Chui, Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai, Esther Wai Yin Chan, Xue Li, Vincent Ka Chun Yan, Le Gao, Qiuyan Yu, Ivan Chun Hang Lam, Raccoon Ka Cheong Chun, Benjamin John Cowling, Wing Chi Fong, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, Vincent Chung Tong Mok, Frank Ling Fung Chan, Cheuk Kwong Lee, Lot Sze Tao Chan, Dawin Lo, Kui Kai Lau, Ivan Fan Ngai Hung, Gabriel Matthew Leung, Ian Chi Kei Wong