Nashik Shocker: 17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine Dose, Inquiry Ordered
Local health authorities have launched a formal investigation after a 17-year-old girl died shortly after being administered a dose of the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, an official said on Thursday.
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Local health authorities have launched a formal investigation after a 17-year-old girl died shortly after being administered a dose of the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, an official said on Thursday. The teenager's father has alleged that the immunization shot caused her sudden death, prompting the municipal corporation to order a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. The deceased, Shravani Anil Patil, received the dose at a routine health drive organized by the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) in the Khutwadnagar area of CIDCO.
According to preliminary reports, the teenager left the vaccination site shortly after receiving the injection. Within minutes, she experienced severe dizziness and collapsed on the street while heading toward a nearby pharmacy. Her father and local witnesses rushed her to the Nashik District Government Hospital, where medical officers declared her dead on arrival. The incident led to brief tension in the locality as grieving relatives demanded immediate accountability. Local police have registered an accidental death report, and health officials have moved swiftly to investigate the timeline of events. China Shocker: Doctor Kills Girlfriend by Administering 1,300 Mg of Anaesthesia for Insomnia in Sichuan Province, Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for Negligent Homicide.
"We have initiated a detailed probe into the matter," a senior municipal official stated. "The exact cause of death will be verified after the post-mortem and forensic reports are finalized. A medical panel will evaluate all angles, including potential Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)." 2-Year-Old Dies Shortly After Anti-Rabies Shot in Telangana: Ineffective Vaccine or Negligence?.
Health experts have urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified rumors regarding routine immunization programs while the investigation checks the vaccine batch, storage conditions, and medical history.
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