Years Later, Some Canadians who Got The COVID-19 Vaccine Are Still Living with Serious Side Effects

Years Later, Some Canadians who Got The COVID-19 Vaccine Are Still Living with Serious Side Effects

CTV News reports on people like Carrie Sakamoto, who was hospitalized with Bell’s palsy after her second shot and continues to suffer. She’s not anti-vaccine she just wants her experience heard.

Conservative MP Dean Allison is holding four days of informal sworn testimony on Parliament Hill (Sept. 8–11) to listen to those affected. It’s not an official government inquiry and has no power to compel accountability, but supporters hope it raises awareness and pressure.

The report also notes the official numbers: more than 58,000 adverse event reports as of early 2024, with serious ones representing about 0.01% of doses given. A vaccine-injury compensation program has approved 252 claims and paid out over $21 million, though many say the process has been slow and bureaucratic.

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