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From inoculations against polio and smallpox to protections from measles and tetanus, vaccines are critical health care tools that have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years.

If you've never before heard of the national vaccine court, you're hardly alone. It sits inconspicuously, a few hundred yards from the White House; and stands as a model of effective public policy, balancing the societal good of widespread vaccination with rare individual harm.

Flu vaccines play a vital role in maintaining public health by protecting individuals from the seasonal flu. However, they can sometimes trigger reactions. For some, this may mean mild side effects, while very rarely, it could involve something more significant: a vaccine-related injury.