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Ani Oganesyan1, Michal Schäfer1, Caitlyn Lesh1
1Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
A rare case of appendicitis occurred in a 69-year-old female after her third Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine dose. This highlights the importance of monitoring potential vaccine side effects and seeking medical care for severe abdominal pain post-vaccination.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Gastroenterology
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine elicits a robust immune response.
- Adverse events following immunization require ongoing surveillance.
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