Representatives - If an individual received a CICP covered countermeasure and a vaccine covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), can he or she file in both programs?

Yes. If an injured countermeasure recipient received a vaccine or countermeasure covered under the CICP and also received a vaccine covered under the VICP, but it is not clear which vaccine may have caused his/her injury, then the representative may file in either or both programs. Depending on the circumstances, the injured individual may not receive compensation from either or both programs.

The CICP covers several vaccines and countermeasures designated for use during pandemic, epidemic, and security threats. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) covers vaccines that are recommended for routine use.

Learn more about CICP Covered Countermeasures or the VICP.