POMONA, California – A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is unrelated to the vaccine, health officials said.
The woman died Friday, according to Kaiser Permanente, which runs the vaccination post on the Pomona campus.
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“(The patient) received an injection of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer around noon. While sitting in the observation area after the injection, the patient complained of discomfort and when evaluated by the medical team, she lost consciousness, ” Kaiser Permanente said in a statement on Saturday.
“Paramedics at the scene started CPR almost immediately and continued, but it 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 said she had a history of heart-related diseases. ”
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The woman was accompanied by her 57-year-old husband, who also received the vaccine. Kaiser officials said that despite the tragedy, he still plans to receive his second dose of the vaccine in a few weeks. Kaiser said the site will remain open and vaccines will continue as long as supplies are available.
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