Adverse events following immunisation with the first dose of sputnik V among Iranian health care providers
10.7774/cevr.2023.12.1.25
- Author:
Reza Jafarzadeh ESFEHANI
1
;
Masood ZAHMATKESH
;
Reza GOLDOZIAN
;
Javad FARKHONDE
;
Ehsan JARIPOUR
;
Asghar HATAMI
;
Hamid Reza BIDKHORI
;
Seyyed Khosro SHAMSIAN
;
Seyyed AliAkbar SHAMSIAN
;
Faezeh MOJAHEDI
Author Information
1. Blood Borne Infections Research Center, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
2023;12(1):25-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Since late 2019, the novel coronavirus disease has been a global concern, and alongside preventive strategies, including social distancing and personal hygiene, vaccination is now the primary hope for controlling the pandemic. Sputnik V is an adenovirus vector vaccine used against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Iranian health care providers, and there is a lack of information regarding the Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) by Sputnik V among the Iranian population. The present study aimed to evaluate AEFI by Sputnik V vaccine among Iranian population.
Materials and Methods:Every member of the Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Council received their first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine in Mashhad (Iran) and was referred to receive their second dose enrolled in the present study and asked to fill an English language checklist asking about development of any AEFI following immunization with the first dose of Sputnik V vaccine.
Results:A total number of 1,347 with a mean±standard deviation age of 56.2±9.6 years filled the checklist. Most of the participants were male (838 [62.2%]). The present study demonstrated that immunization with the first dose of Sputnik V results in at least one AEFI in 32.8% of the Iranian medical council members. Most of the AEFI was related to musculoskeletal symptoms, including myalgia. By considering the age of 55 years as a cut-off point, individuals younger than 55 had a higher rate of AEFI (41.3% vs. 22.5%, p=0.0001). Male gender, use of analgesics, beta-blockers, and previous COVID-19 infection have a lower chance of developing AEFI (p<0.05).
Conclusion:The present study demonstrated that most of the AEFI was related to musculoskeletal symptoms, including myalgia, and older individuals, male gender and those receiving analgesics and beta-blockers were less likely to develop AEFI following immunization with the first dose of Sputnik V.
