COVID vaccine opponents make case in CT

NORWALK — An international demonstration against a COVID-19 vaccine was set up in Norwalk Sunday

The group V is for Vaccine announced they planned to hang a banner from the overpass near Exit 16 on I-95, one of three sites in Connecticut that was part of the protests. The others were on I-95 south at the Dog Hill Road overpass in Danielson, and at Exit 68 off I-84 east in Tolland, according to the group.

Vis for Vaccine describes itself as a grassroots organization of “medical freedom activists.”

Co-founder Joshua Coleman said in a press release that the aim of the demonstrations is “to shine a spotlight on the lack of manufacturer liability for injuries and death, which can and do occur with vaccines.”

In the release, Coleman questioned the safety of the “fast-tracked” COVID-19 vaccine.

“With the potential for severe adverse reactions and widespread vaccine mandates, it is critical that people understand their rights, the true scope of risk involved in vaccinating and the lack of adequate recourse if they suffer an adverse reaction,” the statement said.

According to V is for Vaccine, “Vaccine manufacturers are exempt from liability for the majority of currently licensed vaccines under the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Manufacturers for any approved COVID-19 vaccine will be exempt under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act).”

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services said on its website that the PREP Act “provides immunity from liability (except for willful misconduct) from claims.”

Vis for Vaccine provided a link to a September report from the Congressional Research Service about the PREP Act.