Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26 (11): 4113-4116
DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202206_28981

Otolaryngology adverse events following COVID-19 vaccines

A. Colizza, M. Ralli, R. Turchetta, A. Minni, A. Greco, M. de Vincentiis

Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. massimo.ralli@uniroma1.it


OBJECTIVE: Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the international scientific community aimed at developing a vaccine to protect against the infection and prevent serious forms of the disease. To date, various adverse events of COVID-19 vaccines have been reported, mostly mild to moderate.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this short communication, we reviewed available literature and described the most frequent otolaryngology adverse events reported after COVID-19 vaccination.

RESULTS: The most frequent adverse events following COVID-19 vaccine described in the literature are represented by audiovestibular symptoms, such as tinnitus, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo, and dizziness. Other side effects include facial nerve palsy, epistaxis, and oral manifestations (lichen planus, bleeding, ulcers, and vesicles).

CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 vaccine is of utmost importance in limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Otolaryngology-related side effects have been described, but none was severe or life threatening. The mechanisms underlying these effects are still mostly unknown.

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A. Colizza, M. Ralli, R. Turchetta, A. Minni, A. Greco, M. de Vincentiis
Otolaryngology adverse events following COVID-19 vaccines

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2022
Vol. 26 - N. 11
Pages: 4113-4116
DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202206_28981