The association between Covid-19 Infections, Severity, Complications and Vaccinations and Dyslipidemia in young age population - Clinical Pharmacy Approach

Abstract

Introduction: No studies determined the association between Covid – 19 infections and vaccination adverse reactions in the presence of dyslipidemia in young age population. Objectives: detecting the prevalence of dyslipidemia in young age population, initiating a dyslipidemia clinic in the British University in Egypt by pharmacy students and assess the association between Covid – 19 infections and vaccination adverse reactions in the presence of dyslipidemia. Methods: Dyslipidemia detection was done by pharmacy students. Two awareness campaigns were carried out to assess the background information of participants and a clinic was initiated to train students on dyslipidemia management. The association between Covid – 19 infections and vaccination adverse reactions in the presence of dyslipidemia in young age population was determined during patient’s follow up. Results: A total of 100 Students aged from 17 to 25 years old were enrolled in the study. Dyslipidemia risk factors were assessed, there was a statistically significant difference between males and females in lipid parameters. About 61% of participants showed at least one abnormal value in the lipid profile parameters. there was no statistically significant association between the presence of dyslipidemia by any mean and Covid – 19 infections, severity or complications in young age population. There was a statistically significant association between dyslipidemia and Covid – 19 vaccine adverse reactions in young age population. Conclusion: Pharmacy students can participate in facing Covid-19 pandemics that is sweeping the world. More studied are needed to explore the association between dyslipidemia and Covid – 19 vaccine adverse reactions in young age population.