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Vocal fold paralysis following first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine

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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2022

G M Jama Open the ORCID record for G M Jama [Opens in a new window] ,
M Amin ,
A Hassaan  and
H Kaddour
G M Jama*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's Hospital, Romford, UK
M Amin
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's Hospital, Romford, UK
A Hassaan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's Hospital, Romford, UK
H Kaddour
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's Hospital, Romford, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Mr Guled M Jama, Department of Otolaryngology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford RM7 0AG, UK E-mail: guled.jama@nhs.net
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Abstract

Background

In a bid to end the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many countries, including the UK, have rolled out mass immunisation programmes. While considered generally safe and effective, vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 have been reported to be associated with rare and potentially adverse reactions and side effects.

Case report

This paper reports an unusual case of a patient who developed a unilateral vocal fold paralysis shortly after receiving the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca ChAdOx1 nCov-19 vaccine.

Conclusion

To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of vocal fold paralysis following administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. The authors support the position that currently approved coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines remain safe and effective; however, further surveillance and vigilance using real-world data are highly encouraged.

Keywords

Vocal Cord ParalysisDysphoniaCOVID-19ImmunizationVaccinesDrug Side Effects

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 136 , Issue 5 , May 2022 , pp. 466 - 468
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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