CORONAVIRUS/Woman who suffered hair loss after COVID-19 jab to receive NT$30,000
08/26/2023 03:43 PM
A woman who lost all her hair after she was vaccinated against COVID-19 will receive a payout of NT$30,000 (US$942), according to information released Saturday by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
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