A bill to include Hepatitis A vaccines in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program under title XXI of the Public Health Service Act.

This bill proposes to add the Hepatitis A vaccine to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). To fund this inclusion, the legislation would apply a 75-cent excise tax to each dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine, which is the standard tax used to support the federal fund that compensates individuals who experience rare, serious adverse reactions to immunizations.

For citizens, this change would provide a streamlined, no-fault legal pathway to seek financial assistance for medical care and related costs if a Hepatitis A vaccination results in an injury. By moving these cases into the VICP, the bill aims to ensure stable vaccine supplies and lower costs for manufacturers while providing a safety net for patients.