POMONA (CBSLA) – A 78-year-old woman from Southern California died on Friday after receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The patient received an injection of the Pfizer vaccine at about 12 noon at the COVID-19 vaccination site located in Cal Poly Pomona, according to Dr. Michael E. Morris, chief physician of the KVIDER Permanente Southern California COVID-19 Vaccination Program .
While waiting in the observation area, she reported feeling discomfort and, after being evaluated by the medical team, lost consciousness, Morris said in a statement.
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“The paramedics at the scene started CPR almost immediately and continued, but it could not be revived,” said Morris.
The cause of the woman’s death has not been determined, but Morris said there were no signs of a serious allergic reaction. The woman’s family said she had a history of heart disease, according to Morris.
“The first indications are that this sad incident is not related to the vaccine,” said Morris. “The vaccination center will remain open and vaccinations will continue as long as supplies are available.”
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