Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Lightheadedness; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non hcp.  A 70-years-old female patient received bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE, Solution for injection, Batch/Lot Number: EN5318), dose 2 via an unspecified route of administration, administered in Arm Left on 20Feb2021 as 2ND DOSE, SINGLE; dose 1 of bnt162b2 (Batch/Lot Number: EN5318), via an unspecified route of administration, on 30Jan2021 as 1ST DOSE, SINGLE for covid-19 immunisation. Medical history included, bell's palsy (when I took the shingles shot I did get Bell's Palsy, as reported). Reportedly, patient stated she saw on the website that Bell's Palsy is a side effect of the vaccine and it is an acceptable risk. She stated when I took the shingles shot (it was 8-9 years ago) I did get Bell's Palsy and though not serious, I still have lasting effects. I've heard it is more dangerous the second time. Right now I am scared to death and I need to address this right away. I came out rather fortunate. The caller asked am I am at increased risk of getting it a second time. There were no concomitant medications. Patient states she took the second dose of the vaccine 9 days ago, 20Feb2021, states that night she was a little lightheaded, that she called to report but she was on hold for so long she just hung up and then the next morning it was gone. States that yesterday (28Feb2021), and today (01Mar2021) she is experiencing some more light headedness, that it has been 9 days and wants to know if this is normal, states she is guessing the vaccine is kicking in but wants to make sure, caller states she does not have a lot of time for a report but would like to speak with someone quickly as she has been holding for one hour. On 20Feb2021, the patient experienced lightheadedness. The patient  with a questions about the COVID vaccine that no one can seem to answer. She knows that bell's palsy is a possible side effect to the product. Years ago, after the shingles shot, she experienced this event. She is wondering if this puts her at an increased risk for this event due to having it happen previously and is it safe for her to take. Caller confirms she has not taken the COVID vaccine, she is only calling with a question about it. When asked about the shingles shot, she states that she does not know the manufacturer, NDC, Lot, or Expiry for the product but knows it was the original shot not the one given now with the 2 doses. This was 8-9 years ago and she won't take that shot even now for obvious reasons. The caller remarks that she knows others that have had it with far more sever effects so she considers herself lucky. The bell's palsy started within a few weeks after getting the shot and lasted 7-8 months. She had to cover eye for that long because it wouldn't close. It has recovered but her eye is still not right, it is still light sensitive. They gave her steroids, which she deplores. She is sure they gave her prednisone but she has no NDC, Lot, or Expiry for that product. This really has her spooked as her state has issued guidance that people over 70 are up next to get the vaccine. PC filed for the prednisone as it was not explained why she deplores the product. The outcome of the event was recovering.    Follow-up (31Dec2020, 04Jan2021 and 01Mar2021): The initial case was missing the following minimum criteria: no adverse effect. Upon receipt of follow-up information on 01Mar2021, this case now contains all required information to be considered valid. A contactable consumer reported that: patient details (height, weight), suspect product details, adverse event (Lightheadedness).  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.