Voices of the Vaccine Injured - July 15, 2025

The "Voices of the Vaccine Injured" hearing, held on July 15, 2025, under the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, provided a platform for individuals and families affected by vaccine-related injuries and deaths to share their experiences. The hearing aimed to examine the personal impacts of vaccine injuries, highlight deficiencies in current vaccine injury reporting and compensation systems, and explore the need for reforms to better support those affected. Witnesses included parents of vaccine-injured or deceased children and a medical professional who personally experienced vaccine injury, offering firsthand accounts to inform discussions on improving public health policies and ensuring accountability in vaccine safety systems.

Witnesses:
Brian Hooker, Ph.D. — Father of Steven Hooker, Witness’ Son is Vaccine Injured
Polly Tommey — Mother of Billy Tommey, Witness’ Son is Vaccine Injured
Robert Sullivan, M.D. — Anesthesiologist, Vaccine Injured
Emily Tarsell — Mother of Christina Tarsell, Witness’ Daughter Died Following Gardasil Vaccination
Corbyn Cordingley — Mother of Witness’ Son, Died Following Quadrivalent Flu Vaccination
Joseph Marotta — Mother of Witness’ Son, Died Following Flu Illness
Jessica Stein — Brother of Witness’ Sister, Died of Influenza