Amber Peterson v. HHS - Tdap, unspecified illness (2017)

Amber Peterson filed a petition on December 5, 2016, alleging that she became ill and was hospitalized as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on November 7, 2016. The petition alleged an unspecified illness.

The Special Master issued an order to show cause on May 31, 2017, directing Ms. Peterson to demonstrate why the case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute by July 31, 2017.

Ms. Peterson did not respond to this order.

The Special Master noted that to receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a "Table Injury" or that the injury was actually caused by the vaccine. The record did not contain evidence of a Table Injury, and Ms.

Peterson did not submit any medical records or physician opinions to support a causation-in-fact claim. Consequently, the case was dismissed for failure to prosecute and for insufficient proof.

No award was granted. The decision was signed by Special Master Christian J.

Moran.