The CDC-approved tetanus vaccines (DT, DTaP, DTP, Td and Tdap) are among the most widely administered vaccines in the United States. While most individuals receive tetanus vaccines without incident, these immunizations result in injuries and illnesses in a small percentage… Read More ›
Earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study with some noteworthy findings on the flu shot’s effectiveness in children. According to the CDC, the study found that “flu vaccination protected children against serious… Read More ›
Encephalitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the brain. Among various other causes, encephalitis is known to result from certain vaccinations in an extremely small percentage of cases. Of course, while encephalitis as a vaccine injury may be rare, this… Read More ›
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder that causes serious complications in a relatively small percentage of cases. But, even when ITP does not cause serious complications, living with the disorder can prove costly and challenging, and it can… Read More ›
As a parent, it can be difficult to know when pain after a flu shot is normal and when it is a sign of a potentially-serious vaccine injury. Once your child is diagnosed with a vaccine injury, it can also… Read More ›
Shoulder tendonitis is a common condition that can have a variety of different causes. While traumatic accidents and overuse are the most common causes, shoulder tendonitis can also result from errors during vaccine administration. If you’ve been diagnosed with shoulder… Read More ›
Intussusception is a potentially serious medical condition that has been linked to the rotavirus vaccine in a very small percentage of cases. For qualifying parents of children who are diagnosed with intussusception following a rotavirus immunization, the National Vaccine Injury… Read More ›
Several different types of vaccines present risks for seizures. In most cases, these seizures are mild and not associated with any significant or long-term health risks. However, seizures can be symptomatic of potentially serious vaccine injuries and illnesses in some… Read More ›
While vaccine-related injuries and illnesses are rare, they do happen. For families who are struggling to cope with the effects of a childhood vaccine injury or illness, financial compensation is available through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The… Read More ›
In addition to causing a new injury or illness, it is also possible for a vaccination to exacerbate a pre-existing condition. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) covers many of these cases, and many individuals who experience an aggravation… Read More ›
Leah Durant 