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Review
. 2022 Nov;78(2):241-246.
doi: 10.1007/s12020-022-03119-3. Epub 2022 Jun 25.

Influence of COVID-19 vaccines on endocrine system

Ying Zhao  1 , Xiaohong Wu  2
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Review

Influence of COVID-19 vaccines on endocrine system

Ying Zhao et al. Endocrine. 2022 Nov.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant health threat globally. Timely and appropriate vaccination is a key step to reduce the morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. The clinical course of COVID-19 infection and the effects of COVID-19 vaccination are influenced by patients' health situations and involve a systemic physiological reaction. Just like an "endocrine phenotype" of COVID-19 infection, endocrine dysfunction after COVID-19 vaccination also acquired clinical concerns. In the present review, we briefly introduce the commonly available vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, summarize the influence of COVID-19 vaccines on the endocrine system, and explore the underlying pathogenic mechanisms.

Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine; Endocrine dysfunction; Side effects.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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