ObjectiveTo explore the common causes and the clinical pathological characteristics of infant death which occurred after vaccination.
MethodsThe study retrospectively analyzed the data of 13 cases of infant death occurring after vaccination from January 2009 to September 2014 in West China Medico-legal Expertise Center.
ResultsAmong the 13 cases of infant death, 12 were dead from lethal respiratory system and cardiovascular system diseases, 1 from mechanic asphyxia caused by milk intake. All cases were coupling disease death and had no direct correlation with vaccination.
ConclusionSystematic and comprehensive forensic pathological examination is helpful to clarify the cause of death, reveal the relationship between vaccination and the cause of death, and contribute to proper processing of such incidents.
