Vivian Price v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2026)

Vivian Price filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 26, 2024, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 4, 2021. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this condition for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Vivian Price a lump sum of $85,000.00 for all items of damages. This amount represents compensation for her SIRVA injury.