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What Do Parents and Students Need to Know about the Hepatitis A Outbreak?
Since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began tracking the national hepatitis A outbreak in 2016, nearly 30,000 cases have been reported across the United States. As the outbreak continues to spread – primarily through person-to-person contact… Read More ›
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Which Vaccine Injuries are Eligible for Compensation Under the VICP?
Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), vaccine-related injuries and illnesses are broadly separated into two categories: “on-table” injuries and “off-table” injuries. While injuries in both categories are eligible for compensation, there are less steps involved in pursuing a… Read More ›
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When is the Best Time of Year to Get a Flu Shot?
It is officially flu season in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months. Influenza activity often begins to increase… Read More ›
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5 Key Facts About the Vaccine Court
Filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a legal process that starts with submitting a petition to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which is also commonly known as the Vaccine Court. If you or… Read More ›
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CDC Launches “How Vaccines Work” Video Series for Parents and Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the launch of a video series entitled “How Vaccines Work” that is intended to help parents and their children better understand the benefits vaccination offers and what they can expect… Read More ›
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When Your Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Vaccines and SIRVA
Getting immunized is supposed to be a routine procedure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend numerous vaccines for children and adults; and, from the annual flu shot to childhood and travel vaccines, most individuals get at least… Read More ›
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Where Should Flu Shots Be Administered to Avoid SIRVA?
As with all types of injected vaccines, the annual flu shot carries the potential for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). These are injuries that result not from an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself, but rather from mistakes… Read More ›
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What You Should Know about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
For individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the path to recovery often includes filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal program that provides financial resources to individuals who have been… Read More ›
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How Much Does It Cost to File a VICP Claim?
For individuals diagnosed with shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), and other injuries and illnesses following vaccine injections, filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) can be an important part of the… Read More ›
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2019 is On Pace to See a Record Number of VICP Claims and Awards
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that uses a tax on CDC-recommended vaccinations to provide financial compensation to individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. Since its establishment in 1988, the VICP has awarded… Read More ›
