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• Changes to Vaccine Compensation Program to Take Effect in 2017

  By leahdurantlaw on April 6, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently announced that some long-awaited changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) will take effect in 2017. Originally assigned an effective date of February 21, the changes are currently… Read More ›

• Flu Season Isn’t Over. Should You Get Vaccinated?

  By leahdurantlaw on March 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  With several months left to go in this year’s flu season, it is not too late to get a flu shot. If you have put off getting vaccinated because you have questions about the health risks, here is what the… Read More ›

• SIRVA Resource Center for Vaccine Recipients

  By leahdurantlaw on December 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Lingering shoulder pain following a vaccination is often a sign of a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Vaccine-related shoulder injuries are a growing concern for parents and vaccine recipients; and, if you have been diagnosed with a form… Read More ›

• Why Hiring a Vaccine Attorney Is Advisable When Filing a Vaccine Claim

  By leahdurantlaw on October 29, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  “To be compensated by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), you must file a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. . . . Because this is a legal process, most people hire a lawyer.” – Health Resources… Read More ›

• Are You Experiencing Pain After a Flu Shot? Possible Causes for Pain after Vaccination

  By leahdurantlaw on July 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The flu shot. Nearly half of all Americans get one every year. This makes the flu shot more popular than both Twitter and Instagram, though it has not quite reached the ranks of Facebook and Smartphones (71 percent of adults… Read More ›

• What Does It Take for a Vaccine to Receive FDA Approval?

  By leahdurantlaw on April 30, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  All vaccines given to children and adults in the United States are subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA approval process is intended to ensure that vaccines and other drugs are both effective and safe… Read More ›

• What is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and When Should You Hire a Vaccine Lawyer?

  By leahdurantlaw on March 25, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Most of the time, when you suffer unexpected injuries or an illness is that caused by a dangerous medication, your only option for seeking compensation is to file a traditional tort lawsuit. This involves taking your doctor, the hospital, the… Read More ›