Death following COVID-19 vaccination garners attention in local news

Reports of a 39-year-old Utah mother who died four days after taking the second dose of the Moderna vaccine are circulating on social media. The individual reportedly passed away after a brief battle with liver failure, and the woman’s family members report believing the death was linked to her vaccination in local media. While an autopsy report is pending as of March 12, 2021, a website known for sharing conspiracy theories is capitalizing on the incident to claim a causal relationship between her death and vaccination. As of March 12, 2021 there are no deaths in the US linked to COVID-19 vaccination. This unfortunate incident is not misinformation itself, but is being used to promulgate misinformation.

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