An Octogenarian Who Received the Flu Vaccine in Gwangju Also Dies... Investigation into Possible Connection Underway

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] In Gwangju, an elderly woman in her 80s who received an influenza (flu) vaccine has died, prompting health authorities to investigate the potential connection.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 22nd, the woman identified as A in her 80s passed away 12 hours after being admitted to the hospital in an unconscious state.

A received the vaccine at a hospital in Buk-gu on the 19th, and three days later, around 2 a.m., she was admitted to Chonnam National University Hospital due to breathing difficulties and unconsciousness but ultimately died.

The vaccine's lot number used in Gwangju is SK Bioscience SkyCell Flu Quadrivalent (Q022054).

A reportedly had underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

The city is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation to determine the causal relationship between the vaccine administration and A's death.

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