Sharon Stefanoni v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Sharon Stefanoni filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 10, 2025. She alleged that after receiving an influenza vaccine on August 19, 2024, she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Ms. Stefanoni is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she has met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master ruled that Ms.

Stefanoni is entitled to compensation. The case will proceed to determine the award amount.