“now, more than ever, we need this program,” wilson said. “we are not just getting the vaccine for ourselves, we are getting it to protect society.” that is increasingly true as growing numbers of organizations and governments introduce vaccination mandates.
“in a situation where you are expected to get vaccinated not just for you, but for others, if you get injured in the process, you have a right to compensation.”
the vaccine injury compensation program is based on a tribunal system that can compensate people financially, depending on their injuries and circumstances.
such a program, wilson said, is the responsible thing for governments to do when they encourage, or require, people to be vaccinated to protect society.
keefe, meanwhile, continues to live with the painful condition that her doctors say is most likely linked to her second covid-19 vaccination.
she is on special medication and seeing numerous doctors. she spent more than a week in hospital earlier this summer.
she said her doctor reported her case to the public health agency of canada and she is being regularly monitored by nurses and doctors.
all she can do is hope that it will run its course.
“i did my job (getting vaccinated) and now look at me. i am suffering because of it.”
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