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77-Year-Old Dies After Steroid Jab: Coroner Flags Safety Gap
21 Sep
Summary
- A woman died from a severe allergic reaction after a steroid injection.
- Coroner highlighted a lack of specific government guidance on steroid injection risks.
- The government will ensure all steroid injections carry anaphylaxis warnings.
A devastating allergic reaction to a steroid injection tragically led to the death of June Turner, a 77-year-old woman from north London, on September 12, 2025. She experienced severe shortness of breath just minutes after receiving the injection, escalating to a critical peri-arrest state. Despite receiving medical attention, she tragically passed away in hospital 16 days later due to hypoxic encephalopathy and anaphylaxis.
Coroner Mary Hassell concluded that the absence of specific government guidance for steroid injection risks, unlike immunizations, represented a significant safety gap. She issued a Prevention of Future Death Report, warning of a substantial risk of future deaths if action was not taken.
In response, the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will formally review product information for all steroid injections to ensure consistent anaphylaxis warnings. This initiative aims to prevent similar tragedies by improving patient awareness and safety protocols.
