A British Columbian is among the first Canadians to be paid through the Vaccination Victim Support Program (VVSP) (New window)set to provide assistance to people who have experienced the effects of a vaccine, as opposed to COVID-19.
Ross Wightman was one of 10 people hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome less than 30 days after receiving the vaccine for COVID-19 since December 2020, according to the British Columbia Center for Infectious Diseases (BCCDC). .
Resident of Country Lakewithin British Columbia, he developed a rare autoimmune disease just days after receiving his first and only dose of AstraZeneca vaccine.
Because of this condition that attacks the nervous system, Ross Wightman is slightly paralyzed.
From his paralysis, he celebrates all the small accomplishments, such as climbing stairs alone and walking alone near his house.
However, her biggest success was receiving an email from this support program for vaccination victims in Canada, proving that her condition was most likely caused by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19.
It was quite enjoyablesaid Ross Wightman.
” To have it black on white, on a piece of paper, that they give me a reason for, it’s quite enjoyable. Every day is hard and [la lettre] doesn’t change my mood, but it’s fun to have it. “
Ross Wightman was one of the first Canadians to be approved for compensation under this program. This means that the medical review committee decides that there is a likely correlation between the injury and the vaccine, and that the injury is severe and permanent.
The compensation granted by PSVV could reach $ 284,000, according to him. Unwilling to disclose the amount he would receive, the man specified that he would not receive the maximum. He added that he is also eligible for income replacement indemnities of up to $ 90,000 per year.
According to the latest data from PSVVless than five claims have been approved by the program’s medical review committee, which has been accepting them since June 1, 2021. It is open to all vaccinated people in Canada, except Quebec, which has its own compensation program.
Compensation program
Prior to the pandemic, Canada was the only G7 country without a vaccine injury compensation program.
The development of the offset program was driven by the national COVID-19 vaccination plan, Drs. Right Wilson, an intern at The Ottawa Hospital who was consulted as an expert during the development of the offset program. program.
Dr. Wilson is also the CEO of CANImmunize, the technology company behind the digital vaccine counting platform, and an expert on vaccine hesitation.
We told people they needed to get vaccinated, and in many cases compulsory vaccinations were imposed.he says. We need to keep our word and make sure these individuals are treated fairly if something bad happens.
” I am a firm believer in vaccine safety. They are the subject of three rigorous clinical trials, but rare exceptions may occur and in these cases these individuals must be supported. “
According to Dr. Wilson, the risks of an infection with COVID-19 are greater than the risks of an adverse reaction to vaccines.
In developing the support program, it is a challenge to determine what should be considered a serious disease associated with a vaccine, Drs. Wilson. He was pleased to learn that Guillain-Barré syndrome, which has been the subject of debate, is among the conditions for which compensation is offered.
If recipients are dissatisfied with the payment received under the program, it is possible for them to appeal the decision.doctor’s explanation. I believe there will be many changes and adaptations to be made based on previous complaints.
Based on information from Jon Hernandez
Source: Radio-Canada
