| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to provide for payments to be made out of public funds in cases where severe disablement occurs as a result of vaccination against certain diseases or of contact with a person who has been vaccinated against any of those diseases; to make provision in connection with similar payments made before the passing of this Act; and for purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 1979 c. 17 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom & Isle of Man |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 22 March 1979 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 (c. 17) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provides for compensation payments for injuries caused by vaccination.[1][2][3]
It was introduced following concerns over the pertussis vaccine.[4]
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