The 1986 Explosion
What happens when you give an industry complete immunity from liability? They create more products.
The "Gold Rush" of Vaccines
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1986
The Turning Point
25 Doses
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act is passed, granting liability protection to manufacturers.
Congress passed the NCVIA, removing the right to sue manufacturers for vaccine injuries. This created a 'gold rush' environment where profits were guaranteed and risks were socialized.
Liability Removed
Manufacturers can no longer be sued for vaccine injuries or deaths.
Before 1986
LiabilityFull
Total Doses24
Autism Rate1 in 10,000
Chronic Illness12%
After 1986
LiabilityZero
Total Doses90+
Autism Rate1 in 36
Chronic Illness54%
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