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Vaccine Industrial Complex Prevents Americans From Seeking Compensation for Injuries Caused by Dirty Jabs

Vaccine injury compensation is just a mirage. It’s next-to-impossible to ever squeeze so much as a dirty penny out of the Vaccine Industrial Complex’s pocketbook, that’s stuffed with billions of dollars from a dirty industry that has created enough red bureaucratic tape to frustrate anyone who tries to sue them.

A little-known federal program meant to compensate people injured by COVID-19 vaccines has come under scrutiny for its limited eligibility, slow processing, and minimal payouts. The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), which operates under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, only covers deaths or “serious physical injuries” linked to COVID-19 vaccines, leaving hundreds of thousands of injured individuals without recourse.

  • Most vaccine-injured excluded from compensation – Over 1.5 million people who reported COVID-19 vaccine injuries to VAERS cannot apply to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), since it only covers death or “serious physical injury,” leaving out common but debilitating conditions like fatigue, chest pain, or dizziness.
  • CICP rarely pays claims – As of June 2024, nearly 14,000 COVID-19 vaccine injury claims had been filed, but only 39 were compensated — less than 0.3% — with most payouts falling far short of medical expenses.
  • PREP Act shields manufacturers – COVID-19 vaccines were classified as “countermeasures,” granting manufacturers broad liability protection until at least December 31, 2029, meaning injured individuals must rely solely on CICP for potential relief.
  • Push for reform and repeal – Advocates and lawmakers are calling to transition claims to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) or repeal the PREP Act entirely, with Rep. Thomas Massie introducing a bill to restore civil remedies and accountability for pandemic-related injuries.

Federal COVID-19 vaccine injury program excludes most claimants and pays out few

More than 1.5 million people have reported COVID-19 vaccine-related injuries to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). However, the vast majority cannot apply for compensation because their conditions, while disabling or chronic, do not meet the government’s strict definition of “serious injury.” To qualify, an injury must be life-threatening, cause permanent impairment, or require major medical intervention to prevent permanent damage. This excludes common post-vaccination health problems such as chronic headaches, chest pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat.

Since COVID-19 shots were designated as “countermeasures” during the pandemic, they are protected under the PREP Act, which shields manufacturers from liability. Instead, the burden falls on CICP, which requires individuals to file claims within a year of injury.

Few claims approved, minimal payouts

Even those who qualify face steep odds of receiving compensation. As of June 1, 2024, CICP had received nearly 14,000 claims related to COVID-19 vaccines but approved compensation for only 39—less than 0.3%. The vast majority of claims remain under review.

For example, Doug Cameron, an Idaho man who was paralyzed after developing a blood clot ten days post-vaccination, has waited more than two years with no decision. His medical expenses exceed $2 million, yet the median CICP payout stands at only $4,182. A few unusually high payments have pushed the average to just over $80,000, but even these fall far short of covering real costs.

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