COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia

Rinad H. AlSayed; Osama H. AlSayed; Hatun S. Alharthi; Rehab M. Al-Towairqi; Fadi S. Alosaimi; Jawad W. Alsuliman; Ghaliah O. Alnefaie

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Online Published: 17 Nov 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2654-2661

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia

Rinad H. Alsayed, Osama H. Alsayed, Hatun S. Alharthi, Rehab M. Al-towairqi, Fadi S. Alosaimi, Jawad W. Alsuliman, Ghaliah O. Alnefaie.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the long-term neurological symptoms following Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from September to November 2023, collecting data from 847 participants who had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Results: The results revealed that the commonly reported symptoms were difficulty concentrating (37.4%, n = 317), amnesia (32.8%, n = 278), and insomnia (29.2%, n = 247). Headaches (28.0%, n = 237) had a higher significant association among females (76.4%, p-value < 0.001) and younger age groups (18-30 years) (62.0%, p-value = 0.009). Moreover, dizziness (22.2%, n = 188), depression (21.1%, n = 179), and the least reported altered smell or taste (18.4%, n = 156). Symptoms typically appeared within a few days (43.3%) to 6 months (33.0%) post-vaccination.
Conclusion: This study highlighted the need for continued monitoring and support for individuals experiencing neurological symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination. The prevalence of symptoms underscores the potential long-term neurological impact of these vaccines. Further research is needed, but this study provided important insights into the safety profile.

Key words: Neurological symptoms, COVID-19, vaccines, infection, long-term

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Alsayed RH, Alsayed OH, Alharthi HS, Al-towairqi RM, Alosaimi FS, Alsuliman JW, Alnefaie GO. COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2654-2661. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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Alsayed, R. H., Alsayed, . O. H., Alharthi, . H. S., Al-towairqi, . R. M., Alosaimi, . F. S., Alsuliman, . J. W. & Alnefaie, . G. O. (2024) COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 8 (10), 2654-2661. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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Alsayed, Rinad H., Osama H. Alsayed, Hatun S. Alharthi, Rehab M. Al-towairqi, Fadi S. Alosaimi, Jawad W. Alsuliman, and Ghaliah O. Alnefaie. 2024. COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2654-2661. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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Alsayed, Rinad H., Osama H. Alsayed, Hatun S. Alharthi, Rehab M. Al-towairqi, Fadi S. Alosaimi, Jawad W. Alsuliman, and Ghaliah O. Alnefaie. "COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2654-2661. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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Alsayed, Rinad H., Osama H. Alsayed, Hatun S. Alharthi, Rehab M. Al-towairqi, Fadi S. Alosaimi, Jawad W. Alsuliman, and Ghaliah O. Alnefaie. "COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.10 (2024), 2654-2661. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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Alsayed, R. H., Alsayed, . O. H., Alharthi, . H. S., Al-towairqi, . R. M., Alosaimi, . F. S., Alsuliman, . J. W. & Alnefaie, . G. O. (2024) COVID-19 vaccine’s long-term impact on neurological symptoms in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2654-2661. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1727985431

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