I googled “Reagan vaccine indemnification”. This is the AI overview I got back.
“In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA), which established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), a no-fault system to compensate individuals injured by vaccines, aiming to ensure a stable vaccine supply and protect manufacturers from liability.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Problem:
Before the NCVIA, lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers threatened to cause vaccine shortages and reduce vaccination rates, potentially leading to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
The Solution:
The NCVIA created the VICP, a federal program that provides compensation to people who are injured by certain vaccines.
How it Works:
The VICP is a no-fault system, meaning that individuals injured by vaccines can receive compensation without having to prove negligence or wrongdoing on the part of the manufacturer or healthcare provider.
Individuals, or their legal representatives, can file a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to seek compensation.
The program covers a range of vaccines, including those for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella, and others.
Purpose of the NCVIA:
To ensure a stable supply of vaccines.
To provide a cost-effective and accessible forum for individuals injured by vaccines.
To protect vaccine manufacturers from potentially crippling lawsuits.
Key Features of the VICP:
No-fault system: Compensation is based on injury, not fault.
Federal program: Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Specific vaccines covered: The program covers a defined list of vaccines.
Compensation: Covers medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
Significance:
The VICP has been credited with stabilizing the vaccine supply and encouraging the development of new vaccines”
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So since the taxpayers will always bail out vaccine manufacturers, they have no incentive to make sire their vaccines don’t kill people.