A family reported in Santa Marta that an adult over 84 years old presented health complications and died less than 24 hours after applying the Sinovac vaccine against covid-19.
The deceased was identified as Carlos César Mendoza Pallares, who lived in the municipality of Fundación, but has been living in the Minca district for more than nine months.
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Niled Castiblanco, niece of the deceased, assured that he suffered from a lung disease that occurred due to his activities as a painter brass. Nevertheless, At the time the dose was administered, he did not present any physical affectation.
“They called my uncle from the EPS Coosalud to get closer to the IPS Natalis in order to apply the vacuna SinovacThat was on Thursday, “said the relative.
A daughter accompanied him and recorded the entire procedure, where they indicated the possible mild symptoms that he would suffer as a result of the biological.
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However, relatives say that the vaccination had not even completed 24 hours when the man began to present strong joy and could not breathe.
“He was drowning and that is why we ran to take him to the health post in Minca but he arrived without vital signs,” said the niece, who in the midst of her pain demands an explanation about what caused the death of the man who had recently celebrated his birthday.
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They started an investigation
The District Health Secretariat of Santa Marta spoke through a press release in which it indicated that once it became known about the strange death of the elderly On March 12, the epidemiological field investigation began.
“The procedures established to determine the causes of death will continue,” said the entity.
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He was drowning and that is why we ran to take him to the health post in Minca but he arrived without vital signs
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Similarly, the District Health Secretary made a respectful call not to speculate on the causes of the death of this older adult, until a final report is known.
“The district administration regrets the death of this older adult and sends a message of solidarity to his family and loved ones,” said the entity.
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