Shoulder injury related to Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After a vaccination, patients frequently have clinical symptoms of pain and swelling over the injection area which usually resolve 2-3 days after the injection. If the symptoms do not improve, a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) will be considered, perhaps related to an improper injection technique. Herein we report our first case of a SIRVA after a Sinovac COVID-19 vaccination which occurred due to deep penetration and direction of the needle. The clinical symptoms of the patient improved after treatment with combined oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and a short course of intravenous antibiotic.

Case presentation

A 52-year-old Thai male without prior shoulder pain had a Sinovac COVID-19 vaccination at his right shoulder. The in

SUBMITTER: Chuaychoosakoon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314792 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature