Functional Neurological Disorder After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines: Two Case Reports and Discussion of Potential Public Health Implications

Abstract

The scientific community responded rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines that have been shown to be safe and effective. Global vaccination programs have been rolled out with variable progress. Some vaccines have been suspended for certain demographic groups in a number of countries as a result of rare associations with cerebral venous sinus thromboses. Vaccine programs are dependent on public trust, which may be affected by safety concerns and vaccine hesitancy, both of which can be fueled by misinformation.