42 U.S.C. § 300aa–10

(a) Program established There is established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to be administered by the Secretary under which compensation may be paid for a vaccine-related injury or death. (b) Attorney’s obligation It shall be the ethical obligation of any attorney who is consulted by an individual with respect to a vaccine-related injury or death to advise such individual that compensation may be available under the program 1 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. for such injury or death. (c) Publicity The Secretary shall undertake reasonable efforts to inform the public of the availability of the Program.