In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act which established a compensation scheme for vaccine-related harm. This scheme provides a platform for parents to present their cases to a panel of judges, who may or may not award compensation. While vaccines do have side effects, they are rare and minimal compared to the risks posed by not getting vaccinated. RFK Jr. is correct that the compensation scheme protects big pharma from liability, but he fails to mention important historical context and the reason behind the law's creation.