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Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected

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LOS ANGELES – A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.

The woman died Friday, Feb. 12,  according to Kaiser Permanente, which operates the vaccination site at the Pomona campus.

“(The patient) received an injection of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer around noon. While seated in the observation area after the injection, the patient complained of feeling discomfort and while being evaluated by medical personnel, she lost consciousness,”  said Dr. Michael Morris, physician director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

“Paramedics on scene began CPR almost immediately and continued, but she ultimately could not be revived. Her cause of death has not been determined; however, there were no signs or symptoms of a severe allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Her family has shared that she had a history of heart-related illness,” Morris continued.

The woman was accompanied by her husband of 57 years, who also received a vaccination. Kaiser officials said that despite the tragedy, he still intends to receive his second dose of the vaccine in a few weeks.

Kaiser said the site will remain open and vaccinations will continue as long as supplies are available.

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5 comments for "Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected"

  1. “While seated in the observation area after the injection, the patient complained of feeling discomfort and while being evaluated by medical personnel, she lost consciousness,”

    Ya, not related .. how stupid do these liberals think we are?

  2. “…her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine”
    So what the hell is the purpose of this story?

    • I tend to agree… This publishing could have waited until there was sufficient information to confirm cause of death.

      Now we’ll get the usual conspiracy nuts going off without information,,, not to worry on that, though; they are very adept at self-generating crazy accusations.