Under the PREP Act program, vaccine producers seem to have very little to no liability for any injuries or deaths arising from a COVID-19 vaccine. It is unclear what benefits the program will provide to individuals. (Credit: Dejan Dundjerski/stock.adobe.com)
The COVID vaccine has brought on some positive health care developments, but, as with most vaccines and drugs on the market, it can also cause side effects ranging from pain, redness and swelling and fatigue to life-threatening blood clots. The possibility of such a severe reaction as blood clots brings forth the question of liability.
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