Dermatological Adverse Effects of Covid-19 Vaccine among Healthcare Workers: Findings from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern India

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to identify the cutaneous manifestations that developed after covid-19 vaccination, with Covaxin and Covishield, in healthcare workers (HCW) and to identify any associated factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 3 months using an online and offline questionnaire that was circulated among the HCW working at a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. All the vaccinated HCWs who gave consent (n = 676) (n = number of participants) were included in the study. Data were summarised in an excel sheet and then analysed using SPSS, version 25. Results: Out of the 676 vaccine recipients, a higher number of participants were vaccinated with Covishield compared to Covaxin. Only 14 (2.0%) subjects developed new adverse dermatological manifestations following either vaccination. A higher incidence of adverse reaction was observed with Covaxin than with Covishield, but the difference was not significant. A significantly higher number of vaccinated paramedical workers developed new dermatological manifestations in the study period [P-value (probability value)] (P = 0.018). Conclusion: Our study demonstrated a low rate of cutaneous adverse reactions following vaccination with either Covaxin or Covishield. Further studies are hence needed to corroborate our findings.