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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11543
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This notice is required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, and it lists various petitions filed for compensation due to injuries allegedly caused by vaccines. The petitions are reviewed by the United States Court of Federal Claims, which involves special masters assessing evidence and making initial decisions on compensation eligibility. Individuals can submit relevant information regarding the petitions, and this list includes details such as petitioner's name, location, and case number.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is telling people about a list of complaints where people say they got hurt by vaccines, and special judges look at the cases to decide if people should get money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6651
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is telling people about a list of people who said they got sick from a vaccine and want to be paid for it. Special helpers, who check these claims, are in charge of deciding if they will get money or not.