No evidence suggests linkage of fatal case with HSI vaccination

18 Jan 2010

In response to media enquiries concerning a 66-year-old woman with a history of human swine influenza (HSI) vaccination who passed away yesterday (January 17), a spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said that as clarified with the hospital, there is so far no evidence to suggest that the death was related to the HSI vaccination.

The CHP's investigation revealed that the woman had underlying medical conditions requiring regular medication. She had complained of chills and vomiting on January 16. She was sent to the Accident and Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital on January 17 and passed away on the same day.

The woman had received the HSI vaccination at a general out-patient clinic on December 24, 2009.

The body of the deceased has been transferred to Kwai Chung Mortuary pending further examination by forensic pathologists.

"So far, no evidence shows that the death was related to HSI vaccination," the spokesman said.