POMONA (CBSLA) A 78-year-old woman in Southern California died on Friday after receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The patient injected the Pfizer vaccine at 12 o’clock at the COVID-19 vaccination site in Cal Poly Pomona, according to dr. Michael E. Morris, MD, Director of the Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Southern California.
While waiting in the observation area, she felt uncomfortable and, while being evaluated by medical staff, lost consciousness, Morris said in a statement.
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“Paramedics at the scene started CPR almost immediately and continued, but eventually she could not revive,” Morris said.
The cause of the woman has not been determined, but Morris said there are no signs of a serious allergic reaction. According to Morris’ wife, she has a history of heart-related illnesses.
“Early indications are that this very sad incident is not related to the vaccine,” Morris said. “The vaccination center will remain open and vaccinations will continue as long as supplies are available.”
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