Immune Thrombocytopenia following COVID-19 Vaccine

Several vaccines have been developed and are being administered against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Common side effects include fever, chills, headache, myalgia, and soreness at the injection site. However, some rare adverse effects have also been reported. We present a case of induced thrombocytopenia presenting with petechiae and mucosal bleeding which developed as an adverse response after first-dose administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Automated summary

Common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines include fever, chills, headache, etc., but rare adverse reactions such as induced thrombocytopenia can also occur.