The death of a "healthy and physically fit" 27-year-old from a blood clot was a consequence of "system shortcomings, human error, and tragic unfortunate timing", a report has found. Jack Last, from Stowmarket, died from a blood clot in his brain caused by a reaction to the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination. A new report released by Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has today said he was incorrectly classified as living with his parents when he was invited to be vaccinated on March 20, 2021.
Following an independent investigation by Facere Melius on behalf of the ICB, they found Mr Last was contacted at the time due to a previous mention of COPD - that was no longer active - on one of his parents' GP records. This classified them as eligible for their vaccine and led to Jack being included in the extended group as his records contained their home number. A coroner concluded in 2022 he died as a result of a blood clot to the brain caused by his body's reaction to the vaccine (Image: Contributed) This was despite living in his home, which he moved into in 2018.
A family statement said it was "heartbreaking" to learn of the errors which led to him being invited to receive the vaccination early. They said Mr Last had previously told his surgery, Mendlesham Medical Practice, he was registered at a different address. Mr Last was first contacted to receive the vaccine on March 20, 2021, before being administered his first jab on March 30, 2021, days before new .