As is widely known, virtually each of them has confirmed side effects that may affect the patient’s health. However, not everyone knows that you can receive compensation for this reason. The condition for granting money is the occurrence of one of the side effects listed in the Summary of Product Characteristics. The list of side effects is updated.
Post-Covid complications – vaccinations. When to apply for compensation?
The Ombudsman for Patients’ Rights announced that he is ex officio reopening cases in which they were not previously granted. Those who were hospitalized for this reason after receiving the vaccination and have not submitted an application can still do so. We are talking about venous thromboembolism, which may occur as a side effect after the Vaxzevria vaccine (COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca).
In addition, cerebral venous thrombosis, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, tinnitus, transverse myelitis and cutaneous vasculitis are mentioned. – We encourage everyone who suffered a venous thromboembolism after vaccination with the Vaxzevria / AstraZeneca vaccine, which resulted in a hospital stay for at least 14 days, to submit an application for compensation to us – Patient Ombudsman Bartłomiej Chmielowiec. The application can be submitted until September 21, 2024.
Covid vaccines. This is not the first appeal about side effects
Just a few months ago, attention was drawn and appeals were made to patients who experienced myocarditis and pericarditis after receiving a dose of the Jcovden vaccine (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson). The deadline for submitting an application for compensation in this respect is July 4, 2024. From 2022 to the end of the first half of 2023, 223 decisions on the payment of compensation due to vaccines have already been issued. A total of PLN 4.5 million was paid.
Source: Gazeta
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