13,715 UK individuals apply for vaccine compensation, 97% linked to AstraZeneca, and 175 payments made.

13,715 UK individuals have applied for vaccine compensation due to alleged COVID-19 vaccine harm, with 97% linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. The UK government has made payments in only 175 cases, with claims denied for various reasons, including pre-existing conditions and lack of clear evidence. The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, established in 1979, has seen the majority of its claims relate to COVID vaccines.

August 17, 2024
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