Katura Gardner v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2026)

Katura Gardner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 16, 2025, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on November 8, 2023. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on May 18, 2026, conceding that the petitioner is entitled to compensation. The respondent indicated that Ms.

Gardner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS following the administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. The respondent did not dispute that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.