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BBC Radio Newcastle Presenter Lisa Shaw Dies After Receiving AstraZeneca Vaccine

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Lisa Shaw, a 44-year-old BBC Radio Newcastle presenter, has tragically passed away after developing severe headaches and falling seriously ill following her first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. An interim fact-of-death certificate has confirmed that a "complication of AstraZeneca Covid-19 virus vaccination" is being considered as a factor in her death. Shaw's family is "devastated" and has requested privacy to grieve as a family.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lisa Shaw, a 44-year-old BBC Radio Newcastle presenter, died after receiving her first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
  • Shaw developed severe headaches a week after receiving the vaccine and fell seriously ill a few days later.
  • She was treated by the Royal Victoria Infirmary's (RVI) intensive care team for blood clots and bleeding in her head.
  • Shaw's family has requested privacy to grieve as a family, stating that they are "devastated" by her sudden death.
  • The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has said it is investigating reports of blood clots and will continue to evaluate Shaw's case.
  • The investigation into reports of blood clots is ongoing, with the MHRA stating that it is saddened by Shaw's death and its thoughts are with her family.

Statistics:

  • Shaw's age: 44
  • Timeframe between vaccine and severe headache: 1 week
  • Timeframe between severe headache and falling seriously ill: 1-2 days
  • Number of people requesting privacy to grieve as a family: 1 (Shaw's family)
  • Number of reported cases of blood clots under investigation: Unknown (per MHRA statement)
  • Number of people investigated by the MHRA in relation to AstraZeneca vaccine linked blood clots: Unknown (per MHRA statement)

Sources:

  • A spokesperson for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
  • A statement from Lisa Shaw's family
  • https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/bbc-radio-presenter-dies-after-receiving-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-4015963
  • IMAGE: https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/TUFZMTMxMTI1MzU3.jpg CAPTION: Lisa Shaw had no underlying health conditions

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