What happened to Natalie Witherington after her vaccination?

Natalie Witherington received a settlement from the NHS after a vaccination was allegedly injected incorrectly, leading to surgery and ongoing pain.

What is hemarthrosis from a vaccine injection?

Hemarthrosis is bleeding into a joint space, which can occur following trauma or, in this case, an alleged incorrect vaccination injection.

Did the NHS admit fault for the injection error?

The medical practice denied liability but agreed to a five-figure out-of-court settlement with the patient.

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NHS Pays After Botched Injection Leaves Patient Injured

26 Nov

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Summary

Woman received a settlement payment from the NHS after a vaccination error.
The vaccination was allegedly injected in the wrong place, causing severe pain.
She required shoulder surgery and suffers from ongoing pain and limited movement.

NHS Pays After Botched Injection Leaves Patient Injured

A woman in her early 40s has received a financial settlement from the NHS following a vaccination incident that led to significant pain and medical intervention. She alleges the pneumonia vaccination administered at a medical center was injected in the wrong place, causing immediate distress and a sensation of piercing through bone.

This alleged error necessitated shoulder surgery to address bleeding into her joint, a condition diagnosed as hemarthrosis. Despite undergoing physiotherapy for three months, she reports persistent pain and an inability to fully move her arm. The experience has left her with a profound fear of receiving any future injections.

While the medical practice involved has denied liability, they reached an out-of-court settlement with the woman, agreeing to a five-figure payment. The practice stated they could not comment on individual patient cases or those managed by NHS Resolution but affirmed their commitment to patient care.