Victims Under Attack: New Vaccine Legislation Shields Drug Companies From Liability
New legislation pushed in the wake of the avian flu scare includes a provision that shields vaccine manufactures from liability for injuries caused by the vaccines. No doubt the bird flu is scary, however why the current Administration seeks to punish victims of vaccine side effects is even more frightening.
The bill protects vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits, even where there is gross negligence or misconduct.
The problem does not stop at punishing victims who suffer serious side effects from vaccinations. Many Americans will refuse to get a flu shot knowing that they have no recourse in the event of a serious reaction.
Consider the comments by Rep. David Weldon (R-FL), who is a medical doctor, recently at a Congressional committee:
"If [Americans] know that, should they have a side effect, they have absolutely no recourse, I think it could undermine the ability of CDC to get the public to comply with the vaccine program."