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Rubén Linares-Navarro1, Gorka Ruiz-Carrillo Ramírez2, Héctor Perandones-González2
1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Leon, León, Spain; rlinares@saludcastillayleon.es.
Skinmed
|August 27, 2023
Summary
A 91-year-old man developed a blistering skin condition after his second Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine dose. This rare adverse event highlights the importance of monitoring for dermatological side effects post-vaccination.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Vaccinology
- Immunology
Background:
- COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech, have undergone rigorous safety testing.
- While generally safe, rare adverse events can occur following immunization.
- Dermatological reactions are among the reported post-vaccination side effects.
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