Bell's Palsy and COVID-19 Vaccines: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Khaled A AlbakriAbdulrhman KhaityHany AtwanOthman SalehMomen Al-HajaliShirin CadriRehab Adel DiabEbraheem AlbazeeAhmed NegidaPublished in: Vaccines (2023)
The rate ratio of Bell's palsy after COVID-19 vaccination was 25.3 per 1,000,000. The ratio was higher after the first dose compared to the second dose and was higher among those who took Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine compared to other vaccines. However, this condition was reported in a small number of cases among a large number of vaccinated people worldwide. It is important to note that the benefits of getting vaccinated far outweigh any potential risks.