Could vaccination prevent fibromyalgia after COVID-19 infection?

The COVID-19 vaccine could reduce the risk of new-onset fibromyalgia.

In a study published in BMC Medicine, investigators examined the outcomes of more than 180,000 patients who have had COVID-19 infections with or without prior COVID-19 vaccination.

After a follow-up of one year, the investigators found that patients who were vaccinated prior to infection were less likely to develop fibromyalgia compared with those who weren’t vaccinated. The protective effect of vaccination was particularly notable among those who were male, had a body mass index lower than 30 and had depression or anxiety disorders.

The findings suggested that the patients who receive COVID-19 vaccines could demonstrate lower inflammatory markers.

Read more: BMC Medicine

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