Man With ‘Post-Vaccine Syndrome’ Granted Euthanasia: Ontario MAID Report

A man in his 40s was euthanized after experiencing “post-vaccine syndrome,” following three shots of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a joint report from the Ontario Solicitor General and Office of the Chief Coroner.
The man, who had a long history of mental illness, had an adverse reaction to the vaccine, said the report.
Despite undergoing multiple expert consultations and clinical tests, there were no “determinate diagnostic results” for Mr. A, according to the report.
The man had a history of significant mental health issues, including trauma and depression, the report notes. He was admitted into hospital for intrusive thoughts of death at least twice, it said.
“The MAiD assessors opined that the most reasonable diagnosis for Mr. A’s clinical presentation (severe functional decline) was a post-vaccine syndrome, in keeping with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis,” the report said.
The case was profiled in the report among “illustrative examples” of complex cases that presented “legislative and practice challenges” when being evaluated.
“Many complex chronic conditions are a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors,” the report said.
The report noted that psychiatric evaluations are useful in determining the reasons for the MAID request. Although psychiatrists had been involved in Mr. A’s treatments, the role of psychiatry in this man’s case was “potentially underutilized” when it came to assessing his MAID eligibility, the authors said.
The report noted there were no pathological findings in the post-mortem examination. The results confirmed “post-COVID-19 vaccination somatic system disorder with post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder” were present in Mr. A.
Someone with a somatic disorder is so hyper focused on a physical symptom, such as pain, that it causes extreme distress and makes it difficult for that person to function.
Mr. A’s case was one of several that the MDRC assessed.
Another case connected to COVID-19 was a man in his 40s who was living with quadriplegia after a vehicle collision. The report says the pandemic may have contributed to the patient’s vulnerability due to social isolation.