If my employee suffers serious side effects related to the COVID-19 vaccine, can claims be made under Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA)?

• In very rare instances, employees may experience serious side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, such as a severe allergic reaction.
• The Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme for COVID-19 Vaccination (VIFAP) provides a one-time goodwill financial assistance to persons who experience serious side effects that are assessed to be related to COVID-19 vaccines administered in Singapore. Refer to MOH website for details to qualify for VIFAP.
• Any claim under WICA for serious side effects due to COVID-19 vaccination will be assessed on a case by case basis. If such a claim does arise, the employer and the employee should approach MOM for further advice.

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