Post-Gardasil POTS Litigation with Attorney Drew Downing

In this podcast episode, attorney Drew Downing discusses ongoing litigation against Merck, the manufacturer of the Gardasil HPV vaccine, which is alleged to have caused POTS in some recipients. Although the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program exists to provide financial restitution for vaccine injuries, no POTS cases have been successfully compensated through this program. Downing's litigation points to 'molecular mimicry' as a potential mechanism, where the vaccine triggers an autoimmune response attacking receptors in the autonomic nervous system. The episode provides insights into the legal challenges of such cases, including the complexities of proving causation and navigating statutes of limitations, while emphasizing the importance of specialized medical care for POTS management. The discussion also touches on potential reforms needed in the vaccine court system and urges affected individuals to seek expert legal advice due to varying state statutes of limitations for filing claims.