"The Symtoms Are The Same As Day One"

But as she explains in this clip, the partial payment she received falls far short of the losses she and her family have experienced.

Carrie continues to live with the symptoms and consequences of her injury, while the financial and personal impact extends far beyond what the compensation provided.

Her testimony raises an important question: What does meaningful support look like for Canadians whose lives have been permanently changed?

Watch Carrie Sakomoto’s testimony from the Allison Inquiry.

Courage is Contagious.

“THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS DAY ONE”

Carrie Sakomoto was among the small fraction of Canadians injured following Covid-19 vaccination who received compensation through the government’s vaccine injury compensation program. But as she explains in this clip, the partial payment… pic.twitter.com/c5D50kfvV8

— Allison Inquiry (@AllisonInquiry)September 28, 2026