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Suman Kushwaha, MDS 2022: Neurological symptoms and COVID-19 vaccination

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Published Online: Oct 10th 2022

Neurological complications, such as peripheral neuropathy, have been associated with COVID-19 vaccination. In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we speak with Dr Suman Kushwaha (Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India) to discuss the neurological symptoms that have been observed. 

The abstract entitled ‘Covid vaccine induced parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction’ was presented at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® in Madrid, Spain, 15 – 18 September 2022.

Question:

  1. What is known about the potential neurological complications of COVID-19 vaccination?  (0:44)

Disclosures: Suman Kushwaha has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Danielle Crosby.

Filmed as a highlight of MDS 2022

Access more content on COVID-19 here and Parkinson’s Disease here

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