Vaccine injury guide
Vasovagal Syncope (Fainting)
Fainting right after a shot is common and usually harmless. It becomes a vaccine-court claim when the fall causes a serious injury — a fractured skull, a broken jaw, a concussion with lasting effects — because the Table covers any complication or sequela of a listed condition.
Signs to look for
- Loss of consciousness within an hour of the vaccine
- A fall causing head injury, fracture, or dental injury
- Lasting effects from the fall beyond six months, or hospitalization with surgery
Which vaccines
On the Table for every injectable vaccine.
- tetanus toxoid
- pertussis antigens
- measles, mumps, and rubella virus
- inactivated polio virus
- Hepatitis B vaccines
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccines
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines
- Hepatitis A vaccines
- Seasonal influenza vaccines
- Meningococcal vaccines
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
- Any new vaccine the CDC recommends for routine use in children or pregnant women
Is it on the Table?
Yes: onset within 1 hour of vaccination. The claim is for the injury the fall caused.
The deadline
Three years from the fall.
Think this is you?
Describe your symptoms and the date of the shot. An attorney who handles these cases will tell you whether it is worth filing — at no cost to you, because the program pays the fee.