Epidemiological aspects of headache after different types of COVID-19 vaccines: An online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine-related side effects are a key concern with the emergence of various types of vaccines in the market. We aimed to assess the frequency and characteristics of headache following different types of COVID-19 vaccines.

Methods

Fully vaccinated people were recruited by a convenience sample through an online survey from September 1 to December 1, 2021. Detailed analysis of headache following vaccination was investigated. Participants with a history of pre-existing headaches were telephone interviewed by a neurologist to ascertain the type of headache.

Results

A total of 1372 participants participated (mean age 32.9 ± 11.1). The highest frequency of headache was reported with the adenoviral vector type (302/563, 53.6%),

SUBMITTER: Magdy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538602 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature