Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Bell's palsy, Feeling abnormal, Illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: joint pain; Bell's Palsy/right side of his face; became sick; became bitchy; usual aches/usual pains; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of BELL'S PALSY (Bell's Palsy/right side of his face) in a 53-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch nos. 037A21B, 042B21A-2A and 04D21A) for COVID-19 vaccination. The occurrence of additional non-serious events is detailed below.     Concurrent medical conditions included Bell's palsy (Bell's Palsy on the left side of his face 5 years ago.) and Depression (currently takes medications to treat depression). Concomitant products included LAMOTRIGINE and SERTRALINE for Depression.   On 24-Mar-2021 at 10:00 AM, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) 1 dosage form. On 21-Apr-2021 at 10:00 AM, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 07-Jan-2022 at 11:00 AM, received third dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 21-Apr-2021, the patient experienced ILLNESS (became sick), FEELING ABNORMAL (became bitchy) and PAIN (usual aches/usual pains). On 22-Apr-2021, the patient experienced BELL'S PALSY (Bell's Palsy/right side of his face) (seriousness criterion medically significant). On an unknown date, the patient experienced ARTHRALGIA (joint pain). On 20-May-2021, BELL'S PALSY (Bell's Palsy/right side of his face) had resolved. At the time of the report, ILLNESS (became sick), FEELING ABNORMAL (became bitchy), PAIN (usual aches/usual pains) and ARTHRALGIA (joint pain) outcome was unknown.            Patient had Bells before, about 5 years ago. No treatment medication was provided.  Patient had no recurrence of Bells Palsy after booster dose received on 07-Jan-2022.  Company comment: This case concerns a 53-year-old, male patient with medical history of Bell's palsy (Bell's Palsy on the left side of his face 5 years ago) and Depression (currently takes medications to treat depression), who experienced the unexpected serious event of Bell's palsy and non serious events of illness, feeling abnormal, arthralgia and pain. The events occurred on the same day after the second dose of mRNA-1273 with exception of Bell's palsy which occurred 1 day after second dose. As reported, the patient became "sick and bitchy" after receiving the second dose and also reported experiencing the "usual aches and pains" and joint pain. One to two days later after the second injection, the patient got Bell's Palsy affecting the right side of his face causing facial drooping. Bell's Palsy and droopy face resolved after one month. No treatment medications reported. Above mentioned medical history of Bell's palsy and unspecified depression medication remain confounders. rechallenge was negative after booster dose. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report.  Most recent FOLLOW-UP information incorporated above includes: On 08-Jan-2022: Follow up received on 08-Jan-2022 and contains updated event information and dosage regimen. On 10-Jan-2022: Follow up received as patient had no recurrence of Bells Palsy after booster dose according to the follow-up, no significant information captured.; Sender's Comments: This case concerns a 53-year-old, male patient with medical history of Bell's palsy (Bell's Palsy on the left side of his face 5 years ago) and Depression (currently takes medications to treat depression), who experienced the unexpected serious event of Bell's palsy and non serious events of illness, feeling abnormal, arthralgia and pain. The events occurred on the same day after the second dose of mRNA-1273 with exception of Bell's palsy which occurred 1 day after second dose. As reported, the patient became "sick and bitchy" after receiving the second dose and also reported experiencing the "usual aches and pains" and joint pain. One to two days later after the second injection, the patient got Bell's Palsy affecting the right side of his face causing facial drooping. Bell's Palsy and droopy face resolved after one month. No treatment medications reported. Above mentioned medical history of Bell's palsy and unspecified depression medication remain confounders. rechallenge was negative after booster dose. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report.