Designating June 3 as Vaccine Injury Awareness Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 105 (HCR105), introduced by Representative Steve Toth in March 2025, aimed to designate June 3 as Vaccine Injury Awareness Day annually for a 10-year period ending in 2035. The resolution highlighted the establishment of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in 1986, which has paid approximately $5.3 billion to individuals affected by vaccine injuries as of February 2025. It also noted that less than one percent of vaccine adverse events are reported to the FDA, suggesting many cases go undocumented. The resolution sought to raise public awareness about vaccine injuries and their impact on individuals and families. However, after being referred to the House Public Health Committee on March 17, 2025, the resolution did not progress further and died in committee.

Supporters of HCR105 praised the resolution for bringing attention to the experiences of individuals affected by vaccine injuries. They argued that designating June 3 as Vaccine Injury Awareness Day would foster greater public understanding and encourage more comprehensive reporting and research into vaccine safety. Proponents believed that increased awareness could lead to improved support systems for those impacted and potentially enhance vaccine development processes to minimize adverse effects.

Critics of HCR105 expressed concerns that the resolution could inadvertently fuel vaccine hesitancy by emphasizing vaccine injuries without sufficient context. They argued that while acknowledging adverse effects is important, the resolution might overshadow the overwhelming benefits of vaccinations in preventing infectious diseases. Opponents feared that such a designation could undermine public confidence in vaccination programs, potentially leading to decreased immunization rates and increased vulnerability to preventable diseases.