Resources and Education

Our Resources and Education section offers trusted tools, guides, and information to help individuals better understand COVID-19 vaccine injury, support survivors, and take action. Whether you are looking for contacts, information, or ways to get involved, this space is here to empower you.

Please note that the information presented in this section is for informational purposes only and is based on available data at the time of publication. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability, we do not guarantee the validity of the findings. This research does not constitute professional advice, and any decisions made based on its content are the sole responsibility of the reader. Further investigation and consultation with subject matter experts are recommended before acting on any conclusions drawn from this material.

Scientific data is publicly sourced and available. At this time, CANrise19 is NOT responsible for creating the data or publications.

What is Post Vaccination Syndrome (PVS)?

Post Vaccination Syndrome is a cluster of persistent symptoms that can develop following vaccination, often resembling those seen with Long COVID or other post-viral syndromes. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, fatigue, brain fog, nerve pain, dizziness, and rapid heart rate. As awareness grows, more patients are being evaluated/treated in specialty clinics across the globe, and research into the condition continues to expand. Diagnostic Workup Guides, as seen below, have been developed by organizations such as React19 to assist patients, as they encounter a myriad of symptoms. We recognize that those experiencing vaccine injury struggle to get proper diagnosis and care in Canada. We thank our CVIA partners for their collective efforts in supporting injured globally.

COMMON CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome / Dysautonomia

  • Myocarditis / Pericarditis

  • Small Fiber Neuropathy / Chronic Neuropathic Symptoms

  • Cognitive impairment (e.g., Brain Fog, Memory Issues)

  • Muscle and Joint Pain Syndromes

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Viral Reactivations (e.g., EBV, CMV, HSV)

  • Blood Clots, Arrhythmias

  • Anxiety / Neuropsychiatric

  • Bell’s Palsy

  • Transverse Myelitis

Organizations/Websites

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    AEFI Reporting

    In Canada, Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) reports must be submitted by a registered health care professional. If you are a Canadian who believes that they have experienced a vaccine injury, talk to your doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse, or pharmacist about submitting an AEFI report on your behalf. Once an AEFI report is completed by your provider, the local health unit, immunization authorities, and the Public Health Agency of Canada will be notified, and the occurrence will be entered into the Canadian Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance System (CAEFISS).

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    Canada Health Alliance

    The Canada Health Alliance (CHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of Canadians. Established in March of 2021, the CHA is comprised of healthcare professionals and concerned citizens. Together, they advocate for the development of a reformed health care system across Canada, prioritizing holistic approaches of the mind, body, and soul. In unison, these strategies are designed to promote autonomy, empowering all Canadians to take back control and personal responsibility for their individual health and well-being.

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    COVERSE

    COVERSE was established in mid-2022 by a group of professionals who experienced adverse health events following COVID-19 vaccination. As Australia’s representative in the CVIA, COVERSE supports Australians who have been similarly injured through a science, education, community, and advocacy based vision. In 2025, the organization launched a searchable database, via The Lens, compiling over 4, 200 science-based publications which address serious adverse events linked to the COVID vaccines. The search engine is accessible via the website’s “Science” tab.

  • COVID Testimony Association

    The COVID Testimony Association (CTA) is a not-for-profit corporation designed to serve as the legal framework for the Allison Inquiry. The mandate of the inquiry, which will be held September 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, is to listen to Canadians. Hence, the inquiry will allow individuals from across the country to share their experience with injuries which resulted from COVID-19 vaccination in a neutral, non-partisan forum. Individuals who wish to submit an application to testify on behalf of themselves or a loved one can do so via the COVID Testimony Association website directly.

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    Covid Vaccine Injury Alliance

    The Covid Vaccine Injury Alliance (CVIA) is an international coalition of national organizations and support groups, comprised of individuals and families who have experienced harm or loss due to COVID‑19 vaccination. As of July 2026, the CVIA includes 24 members spanning across 23 countries. Together, these afiliates represent hundreds of thousands of individuals who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccines, worldwide. They advocate for transparency and research related to vaccine safety assessments, while connecting patients to care and compensation.

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    Informed Consent Action Network

    The Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) was founded in 2016. The organization ensures the accessibility of information necessary for individuals to make informed choices related to consent. By offering users a free library of legal documents and proceedings as well as scientific and educational resources, ICAN encourages the principles of autonomy and accountability. They empower those in control of important health decisions to consider risk versus benefit analyses through the implementation and execution of unprecedented legal strategies across the United States.

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    National Citizens Inquiry

    In 2023, the National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) began examining Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a series of 14 in-person, volunteer run, hearings, the NCI has given Canadians the opportunity to share their testimonies. From pandemic response to children’s safety, mental health, and beyond, these individuals provide critical insight into how Canada copes while in crisis. By listening to their experiences and concerns, the NCI believes that learning is possible. From here, based on the identified strengths and limitations of the government’s response, future recommendations are made.

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    React19

    Founded in 2021, React19 is a patient-driven nonprofit organization that supports individuals experiencing long-term health issues linked to the COVID‑19 vaccines. Support is divided into three pillars including assistance with physical, financial, and emotional impacts of vaccine injury. In addition to patient resources, including virtual support groups and a medical CARE fund, React19 also caters to providers, offering educational materials, such as handouts and webinars. They also conducted the first ever IRB approved study on vaccine injury in partnership with the University of Maryland.

  • Silenced Survivors

    Established in Peterborough, Ontario, Silenced Survivors is a local, grassroots, organization that was founded by Dallas Filion following her daughter’s COVID vaccine injury in 2021. Since then, Dallas has hosted a number of rallies and events allowing those injured and bereaved to share their stories. She also maintains a private Facebook group in which survivors can share their experiences and connect with others impacted by COVID vaccine injury across the globe. Canadian testimony can be shared on the Silenced Survivors website with the option to donate directly to those harmed.

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    The Better Way Conference

    In 2022, the inaugural Better Way Conference was held in Bath, United Kingdom. The event spanned across 3 days, was attended by 1, 200 people, and explored topics pertaining to global health and wellbeing. Caroline Pover, of UK CV Family, delivered a speech entitled “Life Through the Lens of an Injured Person”. In 2023, a workshop “An Approach to Vaccine Injury” was offered to attendees. The seminar featured teachings from Dr. Paul Merik, of the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC; now The Independent Medical Alliance), and Dr. Sarah Myhill, of The National Health Service.

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    The Mast Cell Disease Society

    Founded in 1995, The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) is committed to supporting individuals experiencing mast cell diseases. They achieve this objective through collaboration, education, and advocacy. TMS provides patients and their families with resources designed to help them understand and manage their condition(s). In addition, the society offers a growing library of courses led by professionals. These initiatives are intended to increase confidence and bring clarity to situations including diagnostic testing, nutritional planning, doctors appointments, and emergency visits.

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    Vaccine Choice Canada

    Vaccine Choice Canada (VCC) is a Canadian not-for-profit society that values the principles of informed consent and medical freedom. They disseminate information pertaining to vaccine safety to the public while supporting individuals who are seeking legal and medical exemptions. VCC promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to health. The organization is responsible for the creation and distribution of educational resources that inform Canadians of the potential risks of immunization. Moreover, they offer assistance to those who have sustained adverse reactions to a vaccine in Canada.

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    Up to Everyone

    Up to Everyone (U2E) is the e-store of Freedom Rising and Vaccine Choice Canada. The website features a variety of FREE downloadable resources, including business cards, flyers, postcards, and posters. PDF versions and hard copies of books, Dare to Question and Peace Begins with Me, written by Freedom Rising co-founder and VCC president, Ted Kuntz, are also available for purchase. Users can additionally buy DVD’s, Uninformed Consent, Silent No More, and Vaxxed II: The People’s Truth, as well as Freedom Rising and VCC merch. Donations to VCC billboard projects are gratefully accepted.

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    World Council for Health Canada

    The World Council for Health (WCH) is a global coalition of more than 230 partnering organizations located across 45 countries. Founded in 2021, the WCH brings together some of the world’s top innovators, doctors, advocates, and activists, all working towards the common goals of achieving good health for all and advancing comprehension of public health knowledge. The WCH’s vision encompasses principles such as freedom, community, and empowerment. Their website features a number of resources pertaining to vaccination, including the COVID-19 Vaccine Pharmacovigilance Report.

  • Vaccine Impact Assistance Program

    The Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP) was established in 2020 as a means of providing financial support for those in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent adverse event following the administration of a Health Canada Authorized Vaccine. On April 1, 2026, the program transitioned to new administration and is now overseen by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) under it’s new name, The Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP). Applications are reviewed by a panel of three medical professionals who determine the eligibility of applicants.

Books

  • COVID Vaccine Adverse Reaction Survival Guide

    Written by UKCV Family Co-Founder, Caroline Pover, the COVID Vaccine Adverse Reaction Survival Guide takes readers through a personal journey of health and healing. Inspired by her own injury, Caroline aims to address the physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms often experienced by those impacted by COVID vaccine injuries. Through a series of recipes, worksheets, dairy pages, appointment records, and more, she hopes to reduce the feeling of overwhelingness that often accompanies chronic illness for both the patient and their loved ones/caregivers.

  • Fallout from the Rollout

    Following the aftermath of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, UKCV Family Founder, Charlet Crichton, and Chair of Trustees, Caroline Pover, share with the public the stories of those impacted by COVID vaccine injuries across the UK. Fallout from the Rollout features the deeply moving case studies of those whose lives have never been the same, many of whom left alone, until they found UKCV Family. Previously unable to speak about their experiences, Fallout from the Rollout gave them a voice. All proceeds from the sale of this book directly support those injured and bereaved by the COVID vaccines.

  • My Temporary Daughter

    At just 34 years young, Katie Lees died from Astra Zeneca’s COVID vaccine, shattering the life of her father, Ian. He tells her story in My Temporary Daughter, a raw and deeply personal memoir that was written to honour Katie’s legacy while exploring the depths of grief, love, and the struggle for hope following his loss. A testament to the power of truth, the weight of unacknowledged sorrow, and the courage it takes to forge a new path when everything has been taken, this novel is for anyone who has ever felt unseen in their suffering, a beacon, and a voice that refuses to be silenced.

  • Book cover titled "Never the Same: Unheard Stories of the COVID-19 Vaccine Injured," edited by Patrick D Hahn, with an abstract, colorful background

    Never the Same

    Some got the shot willingly, trusting the science, drug companies, and government regulatory agencies. Others took it reluctantly, for fear of losing their livelihoods if they did not comply. All were seriously harmed. Some of their injuries were devastating, even life-threatening. Never the Same tells the brave stories of 37 victims of the COVID vaccine, including CANrise19 co-founder, Michelle Worton. These stories speak of an often shocking level of medical gaslighting, but even more importantly they constitute an inspiring testimonial to the power of the human spirit in overcoming adversities.

  • Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines

    The statement, “I believe in vaccines” carries a truism as claims pertaining to vaccines commonly require faith. Often, these claims are contradictory to the evidence. In Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, Aaron Siri presents the evidence, pulling from historic legal battles from the National Childhood Vaccine Act of 1986 leading up to the present day Post-COVID-19 landscape. Once you see the evidence, you cannot unlearn the truth. This book seeks to expose the secret world of vaccinology, injecting a heavy dose of reality that lays out the facts that have until now, remained hidden.

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    Worth a Shot?

    A cross between a memoir, medical mystery, and social commentary, Worth a Shot? tells the true story of Brianne Dressen, a community-minded Utah mom, preschool teacher, and participant in the Astra Zeneca clinical trial. Following her COVID vaccine injury, Brianne found herself entangled in a medical, political, and cultural nightmare that had been looming over America for decades. In this book, Caroline Pover details her journey from adversity to love, revealing not only the unsettling truths but unexpected allies. All profit from book sales support React19 and UKCV Family.

Documentaries

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    Anecdotals

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    Follow the Silenced

    Follow the Silenced” is a feature length documentary (Best of Festival & Best Director winner at the 2025 Santa Monica International Film Festival) that sheds light on Americans who participated in early COVID‑19 vaccine trials and later suffered serious injuries . The film explores their struggle for appropriate medical care, how their voices were censored or stigmatized by media, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies, and how they found community and advocacy through organizations like REACT19. In just two sentences: it chronicles a deeply personal and human story of alleged COVID‑vaccine harm, censorship, and collective resilience, offering a critical look at institutional silence and grassroots advocacy.

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    Dissection

  • The Shot: Sean Hartman's Story

  • A person in a wheelchair sitting alone in a dimly lit hallway, with a bright light at the end. Overlaid text reads 'The unseen crisis: vaccine stories you were never told,' along with a graphic of a COVID-19 vaccine vial.

    The Unseen Crisis

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    Why Can't We Talk About This?

    This documentary delves into the challenges and complexities surrounding difficult but essential conversations. It explores why certain topics be they social, political, or personal are often avoided, and encourages viewers to confront and engage with these issues thoughtfully.