An Octogenarian Suddenly Dies After Receiving Pfizer Vaccine in Gwangju

On the 30th, a person receiving a vaccine at the COVID-19 Central Vaccination Center of the National Medical Center. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] An elderly man in his 80s who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Gwangju suddenly died, prompting health authorities to launch an epidemiological investigation.

According to Buk-gu, Gwangju, and the police on the 1st, around 9 a.m. that day, Mr. A, in his 80s, was found collapsed at his home and was transported to the hospital but passed away. Although he had underlying health conditions, he was reported to have no major health issues and collapsed while doing housework.

Mr. A received the Pfizer vaccine on the 23rd of last month. There were no notable adverse reactions afterward.

The authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation to determine whether there was an adverse reaction to the vaccine. The police plan to perform an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death.

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