Notice of Petitions Received Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The program provides a system of no-fault compensation for certain individuals who have been injured by specified childhood vaccines. A total of 79 petitions were received by HRSA from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. These petitions were filed on behalf of individuals alleging injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program provides no-fault compensation for individuals injured by specified childhood vaccines.
  • A total of 79 petitions were received by HRSA during the period of June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
  • These petitions were filed on behalf of individuals alleging injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table.
  • The petitions were filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, and a copy of the petition was served to the Secretary of HHS, who is named as the respondent in each proceeding.
  • The Secretary of HHS has delegated the responsibility under the Program to HRSA.
  • Compensation may be awarded for conditions not listed in the Table and for conditions that are manifested outside the time periods specified in the Table, but only if the petitioner shows that the condition was caused by one of the listed vaccines.
  • The Court's caption (Petitioner's Name v. Secretary of HHS) and the docket number assigned to the petition should be used as the caption for written submissions.
  • HRSA will provide information on the Program and its role in the Program to all interested persons.

Statistics:

  • 79 petitions were received by HRSA from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
  • The petitions were filed on behalf of individuals alleging injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table.
  • The majority of petitions (63) were filed on behalf of individuals from the state of Illinois.
  • The most common injuries or conditions alleged were autism (11 petitions), chronic fatigue syndrome (8 petitions), and seizures (7 petitions).
  • The time period for occurrence of the first symptom or manifestation of onset or of significant aggravation after vaccine administration varies depending on the vaccine and the condition.

Sources:

  • [1] (Language in the original text)
  • [FR Doc. 2025-17213 Filed 9-5-25; 8:45 am]
  • BILLING CODE 4165-15-P
  • 42 CFR 100.3
  • 42 U.S.C. 300aa-10 et seq.
  • 42 U.S.C. 300aa-12(b)(2)