The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was established in 1986 to help compensate vaccine recipients and their families who have been severely injured as a result of adverse effects from certain vaccines. A commonly asked question is:
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What vaccines are covered under the VICP?
Answer: The following vaccines are covered:
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Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetnus (DTP, DtaP, Tdap, DT, Td or PT)
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Hemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
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Hepatitis A (HAV)
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Hepatitis B (HBV)
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Trivalent Influenza (TIV, LAIV) given each year during flu season.
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR, MIR, MR)
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Meningoccal (ConjugateandPolysaccharide)(MCV4,MTSV4) (Meningitis)
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Polio (IPEL, OPU)
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Pneumococcal Conjugate (Streptococcus Pneumonia Bacteria, Caused Bacterial Meningitis, death, ear infections in children)
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Rotavirus (RV)
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Varicella (VVV) (Chicken Pox)
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Papillomavirus (HPV) (STD), (Cervical Cancer)
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Any combinations of the above vaccines
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