The case of Alex Reid - incorrect weight and death from COVID vaccine
The story describes a tragic case where a 28-year-old man named Alex Reid died from a blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Investigators found the cause to be a medical error at his GP surgery that occurred nearly two decades earlier.
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
Incorrect medical record: In 2004, when Alex was 11 years old, his weight was mistakenly recorded as much higher than it actually was. This led to him being categorized as morbidly obese in his medical records.
Early vaccination: Due to the weight mistake, Alex was wrongly classified as vulnerable and offered the COVID vaccine early on, even though he wasn't in the recommended age group at the time (March 2021).
Fatal blood clot: Weeks after receiving his second dose, Alex died from a rare blood clotting condition called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT), a known side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine, especially for younger individuals.
Missed opportunity: The inquest concluded that Alex's death would likely have been prevented if he hadn't received the vaccine.
Coyle, H. (2024). AstraZeneca Covid vaccine death linked to GP surgery error. [online] BBC News. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68935566 [Accessed 23 Jun. 2024].
