[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Ju-hyung] In Damyang and Boseong counties, Jeollanam-do, two elderly people in their 80s died after receiving flu vaccinations, bringing the total number of deaths after flu vaccinations in the province to eight.
According to the province, on the 26th, two people in their 80s residing in Damyang and Boseong counties died the day after receiving flu vaccinations.
An 83-year-old woman A living in Damyang received a flu vaccine on the 21st and died four days later, and an 84-year-old woman B living in Boseong died six days after receiving a flu shot on the 19th.
According to health authorities' investigation, they had underlying conditions such as angina, cerebral infarction, hypertension, and diabetes.
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