Emma Fox v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Emma Fox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 7, 2018. The court found that Emma Fox met the Table requirements for a SIRVA injury.

The evidence indicated that her shoulder pain began immediately or within hours of the vaccination, and she experienced residual effects for more than six months, despite an eight-month gap in treatment. This gap was attributed to her busy college schedule.

The court determined that the injury was caused by the vaccine and that she was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

Emma Fox was awarded a lump sum of $49,317.18, which included $48,500.00 for pain and suffering and $817.18 for past unreimbursable expenses. The respondent agreed with this award.