title: Bell's palsy associated with influenza vaccination: two case reports.
abstract: The etiology of Bell's palsy is often unknown. We present herein two cases of adults who developed a Bell's palsy following the administration of an influenza vaccine. While the incidence is low, with the widespread recommendation for annual influenza vaccines, patients should be apprised of the possibility of this complication and the benefit of early treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Nei-Hu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Cheng-Hsiu
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Chou
authors.forename: Wen-Ping
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Liou
authors.forename: Kun-I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Ching-Hui
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Loh
authors.forename: Chih-Chieh
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chou
authors.forename: Yeong-Hwang
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines