Update: July 28, 2021: For important results of the study, see
The novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2 causes the pandemic infectious disease Covid-19. The disease has spread almost worldwide since the beginning of 2020. In addition to rules of conduct, the vaccination, which has been available since December 2020, is one of the most important countermeasures to prevent the virus from spreading. On December 22, 2020, after approval by the EU Commission, the Paul Ehrlich Institute issued the first approval of a vaccine in Germany. The vaccine from the manufacturer Biontech has been distributed to the countries' delivery centers since then. The states regulate the further distribution to the regional vaccination centers. Initially, old people's and nursing homes as well as other groups of people with the highest priority will be provided with the vaccine.
According to the available data, the approved vaccines have a positive effect and side effect profile. As with other vaccinations, headaches can occur in over 50% of those vaccinated. The International Headache Classification ICHD-3 does not yet classify headaches that develop in connection with a vaccination. In this respect, it is a type of headache that has so far been largely unknown.
The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 that is now being carried out makes it possible to broadly record a new form of headache that can occur in connection with a vaccination.
An international research group from the Kiel Pain Clinic, the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein and the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is analyzing these headaches precisely for the first time using an online survey. Anyone who has experienced a headache after a CoViD-19 vaccination can take part in the study. The study is anonymous. The Ethics Committee of the Medical Faculty of the University of Kiel has voted in favor. An important goal of this study is a better understanding of these headaches, their prevention and treatment.
The online questionnaire is available on the Internet:
https:// painklinik.de/impfung
Participation takes approximately 10 minutes. The questionnaire is available in German, English and Arabic.
A reference to the study and passing on the link would greatly support the survey.
Please also pass on the link to people who experience headaches after a CoViD-19 vaccination.
Kind regards and many thanks
for the study team:
Dr.
med. Carl H. Göbel MB BChir (Hons) MA (Cantab) Clinic for Neurology
Campus Lübeck, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Ratzeburger Allee 160
23538 Lübeck
Prof. Dr. med.
Thomas F. Münte Director of the Clinic for Neurology
Campus Lübeck, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck
Prof. Dr.
med. Dipl.-Psych. Hartmut Göbel Pain Clinic Kiel
Heikendorfer Weg 9-27
24149 Kiel
Dear team,
I have filled out the questionnaire. Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide precise information. I have had migraines for 36 years, most recently 6x/month. 5 weeks ago I got the AstraZeneca vaccine and since then I have had an increase in migraine attacks which require Maxalt. Regardless, I have mild headaches almost constantly. I am an internist and would be very interested in further data and results. Thank you very much!
Hello, I have a question. After my migraines lasted 6.7 days, I have now had very good experiences with cortisone. By taking 50 mg 2-3 times in the morning, the attack is over. Now I was vaccinated against Corona on April 7th. Can I take cortisone again for the next attack or should I wait longer before the vaccination? can cortisone influence the immune response?