The number of deaths after the flu vaccine in South Korea continues to rise. As of the 26th, 59 people have died after flu vaccine. However, the Korean Disease Management Agency (KDCA) emphasized that the causal relationship between the cause of death and the vaccine is very low and will still Encourage people to continue to administer the vaccine.
That KDCA released the latest data showing that in the past 24 hours, 11 more people died after being vaccinated, and the cumulative number of deaths increased to 59, most of which were elderly people over 70 years old, and there were 14 deaths. Died after being vaccinated with the same serial number vaccine.
KDCA said that in analyzing 20 deaths, it was found that none of the deceased had serious adverse reactions such as anaphylactic shock after vaccination. The causal relationship between the other 26 deaths and vaccination was very low, and it was decided to continue the vaccination. The vaccine decision.
Starting from October 19th, people over 70 years of age in South Korea can receive free vaccination. Today, it has been extended to people over 62 years of age. Zheng Yinjing, Director of the Department of Disease Management, said that both the World Health Organization (WHO) and domestic experts recommend infection. Groups at greater risk receive influenza vaccination, emphasizing that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the disadvantages.