Photo: SuppliedThe death of a Dunedin man may have been prevented if he had been given more information before consenting to the Covid vaccination that later claimed his life. Nairn’s parents and partner argued that he did not give informed consent due to the lack of information about the risks, such as myocarditis. The commission said Rory Nairn's right to information on the risks of the vaccine was not upheld. During Nairn’s vaccination, the guidance stated that post-vaccination advice must include telling people to seek medical advice if they experience chest pain. The HDC found at the time of Nairn’s vaccination it was intended by official agencies that consumers should be given safety-netting advice about myocarditis symptoms after receiving the vaccine.
