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• What Should I Do if My Child is Complaining of Pain After a Flu Shot?

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  Getting a flu shot hurts. For children, the experience can be especially difficult; and, when the pain hits, it can seem like it will never go away. But, it does go away. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… Read More ›

• Pre-Existing Health Conditions and Vaccines: What Do You Need to Know?

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  While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends most vaccines for most people, there are certain exceptions for people with pre-existing health conditions. However, having certain pre-existing health conditions can also make it especially important to get… Read More ›

• 5 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Your VICP Claim

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  Here are Five Reasons to Hire a Lawyer if You Have Been Diagnosed with a Vaccine Injury The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that provides compensation to individuals who have been diagnosed with qualifying… Read More ›

• CDC Releases Updated Recommendations for Vaccination Against Hepatitis A

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  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released updated recommendations for when children should receive the hepatitis A vaccine. The new recommendations appear in the July 2020 edition of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)… Read More ›

• Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim – Part 3

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  In Parts 1 and 2 of our Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim, we discussed the eligibility criteria for filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and the steps involved in seeking compensation under… Read More ›

• Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim – Part 2

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  In Part 1 of our Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim, we discussed the eligibility criteria for filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Here in Part 2, we are covering the steps involved… Read More ›

• Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim – Part 1

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  Each year, tens of thousands of people in the United States experience adverse reactions to their vaccinations. While many of these adverse reactions are relatively minor, some involve serious injuries and illnesses. If you or your spouse or child has… Read More ›

• WHO Issues 2020-2021 Flu Vaccine Recommendations

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  Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) issues recommendations for the annual flu shot. Once the WHO issues its recommendations, national health agencies around the world then make their own decisions about which vaccines they will recommend based on local… Read More ›

• How Much Money Can You Receive Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

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  For individuals who have been diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides an important source of financial recovery. Established in 1988, the VICP has paid more than $4 billion in compensation to successful… Read More ›

• Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After a Vaccination?

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  In general, a vaccination can be expected to cause a moderate amount of short-term shoulder pain. As explained by Health.com, common side effects of vaccine injections, “are just temporary and include pain, swelling, and redness around the site of the… Read More ›