FDA grants full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

[Fists_of_Fury]

Not surprising. The FDA has approved plenty of drugs that later were recalled and now have class action lawsuits against. Here's a link to drugs recalled by the FDA.

[Larry the boss]

but you were slamming it because it was not FDA approved...

[Fists_of_Fury]

but you were slamming it because it was not FDA approved...

No, I said even the corrupt FDA still hasn't approved them. The other "vaccines" for COVID-19 still aren't FDA approved. I know it will eventually approve them. The FDA approves tons of sheeit that later gets recalled and leads to lawsuits. I never said I trusted the FDA and their approval.

[ShoulderRoll]

With this approval can they now be sued for any damages caused from taking the vaccine?

[Fists_of_Fury]

With this approval can they now be sued for any damages caused from taking the vaccine?

No. Big pharma bought our government a long time ago.

When most drugs cause harm, the pharmaceutical companies that make them can be sued in product liability lawsuits. But that isn't the case with vaccines. In 1986, Congress passed a law that protects vaccine manufacturers from being sued in civil personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits resulting from vaccine injuries.

Both drugmakers and federal government officials admit that although vaccines are created with the purpose of keeping the public safe, they can cause rare but serious, and sometimes fatal, side effects.

In the 1970s and 80s, drugmakers paid out millions to plaintiffs in hundreds of vaccine-related injury lawsuits. The litigation was complex and expensive because of how difficult it is to show epidemiological cause and effect in these cases.

Eventually, some drugmakers decided to stop making vaccines altogether. This drew alarm from public health officials, who worried about sustaining existing vaccines and also the development of new vaccines.

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act

Congress stepped in with the (the Vaccine Act) as a way to ensure that the injured would receive compensation, but also to protect drugmakers from open-ended liability.

In 2011, an important United States Supreme Court ruling clarified the type of lawsuits vaccine manufacturers are protected from under the Vaccine Act. In a , the Court ruled that the federal law protects drugmakers from design-defect claims as long as the vaccine was properly manufactured and carried adequate warnings labels.

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

When Congress granted drug companies immunity in regular court with the Vaccine Act, it established the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The no-fault compensation program was created as its own "court" to compensate those who claim to have suffered side effects caused by vaccines.

Since the program was created in the late 1980s, it has paid out to those who said they were harmed by vaccines. The average payment per injured party , with an average of $229 million per year in total.

How Does the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Work?

Because the program is , people claiming vaccine injuries do not have to prove that the vaccine actually caused the injury. Instead, they only have to show that the injury occurred immediately after the vaccine was given.

Additionally, the vaccine-related injury has to be included on the vaccine court's list of side effects, called the . The vaccine involved must also be . All routinely administered vaccines are included:

• Diphtheria and Tetanus vaccines (e.g., DTaP, DTP, DT, Td, or TT)
• Pertussis vaccines (e.g., DTP, DTaP, P, Tdap, DTP-Hib)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccines (e.g., MMR, MR, M, R)
• Polio vaccines (e.g., OPV or IPV)
• Hepatitis A vaccines (e.g., HAV)
• Hepatitis B vaccines (e.g., HBV)
• Haemophilus influenza type b vaccines (e.g., Hib)
• Varicella vaccines (e.g., VZV) [herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine is not covered]
• Rotavirus vaccines (e.g., RV)
• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (e.g., PCV)
• Seasonal flu vaccines (e.g., IIV3 standard dose, IIV3 high dose, IIV4, RIV3, LAIV3, LAIV4)
• Human Papillomavirus vaccines (e.g., HPV)
• Meningococcal vaccines (e.g., MCV4, MPSV4, recombinant)

When parents believe their child has been injured by a vaccine and the above requirements have been met, they can file a claim with the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The process typically looks like this:

Injured Party Files a Petition

The first step in with the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is to file a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the court that handles vaccine injury claims. The court then notifies the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ), which represents HHS in the vaccine court process.

HHS Reviews the Petition

In the second step, a healthcare provider with the HHS reviews the petition. The provider determines if the claim meets the medical standards for compensation through the program and then makes a recommendation to the DOJ. The DOJ then submits the government's position to the court.

Special Master Makes Decision

A "special master" is appointed by the court. They make a decision on whether compensation should be granted in the case after reviewing the report submitted by the DOJ.

The decision to award compensation doesn't necessarily mean that the HHS determined that the vaccine caused the injury. Instead, it could represent a negotiated settlement aimed at reaching a quick resolution or avoiding expensive litigation.

Injured Party Files an Appeal, Accepts Decision, or Rejects Decision

After the special master's decision has been issued, the claimant can accept the decision, decide to file an appeal, or reject the decision and file a claim in civil state court.

Wait — state court? Hasn't this whole article been about how drug companies can't be sued? Yes, but it may be possible to file a regular lawsuit in civil court against the vaccine manufacturer for non-preempted reasons (reasons not covered by the Vaccine Act). For example:

1. You believe that the vaccine was not manufactured properly (e.g., not in accordance with the FDA-approved design); or
2. You believe the manufacturer failed to provide the proper directions and warnings with the vaccine.

Finally, it may be possible to file a regular tort claim against the who administered the vaccine if you believe negligence was involved.

Do You Need a Lawyer to File a Claim With Vaccine Court?

No, you do not need a lawyer to file a petition with the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; however, most people do use a lawyer because the process is a legal proceeding and can be confusing and overwhelming to nonlawyers.

For example, there are strict timelines that have to be met, evidence that has to be provided, and a number of requirements that have to be satisfied before the petition will be accepted. Settlement may also take place.

Generally, the program will pay for lawyer's fees and legal costs related to filing the petition, even if the claim is ultimately denied.

Who Can File a Vaccine Injury Petition?

Anyone who has received a covered vaccine and believes they have been injured as a result can file a claim with the program. Parents or legal guardians can file on behalf of their children. Legal representatives are permitted to file on behalf of the disabled and deceased.

However, all claims (with limited exceptions) must be filed within three years of the first symptoms, or within two years of death and within four years of the first symptoms that resulted in death.

[man down]

They can suck it. 8 months of trials and they're still investigating side effects they say.
Here's a approval while we still watch for side effects and admit it cases heart issues is some.

Additionally, the FDA conducted a rigorous evaluation of the post-authorization safety surveillance data pertaining to myocarditis and pericarditis following administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and has determined that the data demonstrate increased risks, particularly within the seven days following the second dose. The observed risk is higher among males under 40 years of age compared to females and older males. The observed risk is highest in males 12 through 17 years of age. Available data from short-term follow-up suggest that most individuals have had resolution of symptoms. However, some individuals required intensive care support. Information is not yet available about potential long-term health outcomes. The Comirnaty Prescribing Information includes a warning about these risks."


Right off the FDA website it says "However, some individuals required intensive care support. Information is not yet available about potential long-term health outcomes."


How in the hell can it be FDA approved if it's causing myocarditis and they aren't sure why and aren't sure of the long term effects? In addition, don't their "trails" continue until 2023? Makes no sense.

[Boxfan83]

Most of our tax money is spent on the court system. People love to sue the Feds. The vaccines likely harm a tiny fraction of people but our court system will allow those minute fraction to sue.

[siablo14]

With this approval can they now be sued for any damages caused from taking the vaccine?

Roll, I aint dead yet.

[Fists_of_Fury]

Mandates and immunization passports should throw up red flags with the big pharma immunity bullsheeit. Take out the immunity and a lot more people would feel safer taking vaccines. They literally setup some bullsheeit system if you are harmed so they won't pay out. The government has only paid like 30 people since 1986 when this f**kery plan was put in place. Meanwhile all the COVID-19 "vaccine" makers are taking in billions in profit. And these "vaccines" aren't even that effective. The makers like that since they can sell boosters to make even more $. The real problem is the big pharma cult extremists trying to mandate, shame and bully everyone into taking these "vaccines." COVID-19 has a 99% survival rate! You can still get and spread COVID-19 after being jabbed. There's no need for it for healthy people with good immune systems. The "news" and their fearmongering propaganda have so many idiots zombiefied and scared.

[Dakuwaqa]

It’s a great vaccine!

I had AstraZeneca. Also fantastic.