Über 10’000 CHF – Bund zahlt erstmals Entschädigung für Corona-Impfschäden

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>- In Switzerland, for the first time, a person is being financially compensated for a vaccine injury caused by a Covid-19 vaccine.

>- They will receive compensation of 12,500 Swiss francs for moral damages and 1,360 Swiss francs for financial loss.

>- The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) has approved the first compensation payment related to Covid-19 vaccine injuries, as a spokesperson for the FDHA confirmed to the news agency Keystone-SDA.

>- The “Sonntagsblick” was the first to report on this.

> “So far, one claim has been approved,” said the FDHA spokesperson. The compensation relates to a loss of earnings, which must be proven. The compensation for moral damages is akin to a form of compensation for pain and suffering. It is not known which Covid-19 vaccine was involved in this case.

> To date, the Department of Home Affairs has received 320 claims. Currently, 50 claims are pending, with 30 under detailed examination. For compensation to be awarded, a causal link between the health issues and the vaccine must be established.

>__Extensive Investigations__

> The investigations are extensive. Nearly three years have passed between the claim for moral damages and the first payment. Several claims have already been rejected.

> According to the Department of Home Affairs, the claims made refer to a wide range of health issues, from minor ailments to more serious conditions. Incapacity for work that has not resulted in a loss of earnings is not recognised as a claimable injury. The cost of the insurance excess or deductible is also not considered a financial loss.

>__17 Million Vaccine Doses Administered__

> In December 2020, the largest vaccination campaign in Swiss history began: the Federal Council called on as many people as possible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Nearly 17 million vaccine doses were administered in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The vaccination rate was close to 70%. In Switzerland, vaccinations were free for citizens until the end of June 2024.

> Over 14,000 people in Switzerland died from or with Covid-19, according to official figures. Experts say that vaccinations were key in helping the global community manage the pandemic and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

>__Fever, Dizziness, and Inflammation__

> In rare cases, issues or injuries occurred following vaccination. The most common symptoms were fever, headaches, fatigue, chills, nausea, dizziness, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), or hives.

> The regulatory authority Swissmedic reported nearly 17,000 suspected cases of adverse vaccine reactions related to Covid-19 vaccines, of which almost 39% were classified as serious. Most of the reported cases were linked to the Moderna vaccine, which was the most commonly administered in Switzerland. The agency consistently maintained that the overall benefit-risk profile of the vaccines used was positive.

> As the vaccination was state-recommended, affected individuals are entitled to compensation, but only under certain conditions. The state pays out only subsidiarily, meaning compensation is provided if, for example, insurers or vaccine manufacturers do not cover the claim.

> “The federal government could only hold the vaccine manufacturers liable if the vaccine were found to be defective,” the FDHA told “Sonntagsblick.” “So far, Swissmedic has not identified any quality defects in the Covid-19 vaccines in question.”

Glad that the person who suffered from the vaccine got their compensation. Let’s not forget that 1 in 17 million is significantly lower than getting 6 winning numbers in the lottery.