Vienna Giglio v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Vienna Giglio filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2020. She stated the vaccine was received in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injury.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Giglio was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site, and that her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination.

The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and she met the statutory severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Giglio entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $58,000.52, which Ms. Giglio accepted.

This amount, comprised of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $500.52 for out-of-pocket expenses, was awarded to Ms. Giglio.