Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Reports 20 Recognized COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Cases with Over One Million Euros in Annual Compensation

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's state health ministry has confirmed that 20 cases of vaccine injuries linked to COVID-19 vaccinations have been officially recognized, with one new case added in 2024. These recognized injuries are distributed across the years as follows: six cases in 2021, eight in 2022, four in 2023, and one in 2024. By April 5, 2023, a total of 3,577,929 COVID-19 vaccine doses, including boosters, had been administered in the state. However, vaccination monitoring ceased after April 2023, leaving current totals unavailable.

In addition to COVID-19 vaccines, from 2021 to 2025, three more vaccine injury cases were recognized for vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, smallpox, and influenza. Despite these recognized cases being relatively few compared to doses administered, the state's expenditure on compensation for these injuries remains significant, with annual payouts exceeding one million euros and approximately 1.4 million euros disbursed in 2025 alone.

The ministry also stated that breaking down compensation payments by specific vaccine types is not possible due to budget regulations. Interestingly, influenza vaccination rates among those over 60 are at their lowest in 17 years in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, raising potential public health concerns.

This information paints a picture of the state's ongoing recognition and financial support for vaccine-related injuries while highlighting administrative and monitoring challenges post-pandemic vaccination efforts.