Stephanie Cox v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Stephanie Cox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 1, 2024, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination she received on December 7, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and no other actions or compensation had been sought for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on February 1, 2024, conceding that Ms. Cox is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours post-vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her residual effects lasted over six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Cox entitled to compensation, with the case proceeding to determine damages.