Korea: 10 Dead Due To Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effects

Korea: 10 Dead Due To Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effects

From Korea Herald

2010-08-27 17:45

Just Say No

Flu Vaccine - Just Say No

A lawmaker Friday warned of the side effects of the swine flu vaccine, saying more than 2,000 suspected cases have been reported to health authorities.

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 2,593 side-effect cases were reported here, Rep. Shim Jae-cheol of the ruling Grand National Party said.

The cases included light symptoms such as fevers, headaches and allergic responses as well as 10 deaths, he said.

The KCDC reviewed some 180 cases seeking compensation and covered the treatment costs for 88 cases, nearly half of the total.

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