79,000 Adverse vaccine injuries have been reported in Australia as of December, 2021 Some with serious or severe injuries will receive federal compensation As the COVID vaccine rollout ramps-up through the booster phase there are some who suffer severe side effects. The federal government is now offering compensation for anyone who becomes seriously ill after having their COVID shot. 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. This video was edited and uploaded in accordance with the Fair Use Act. Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, parody, and research.