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• What are Ordinary Side Effects of the Flu Shot?

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  All vaccines have side effects. In most cases, these side effects are mild (at worst), and most people experience them for no more than 24 to 48 hours. However, all vaccines have risks as well; and, when getting vaccinated, it… Read More ›

• What are the Brand Names of CDC-Recommended Vaccines?

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  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend multiple vaccines for children and adults, with its standard vaccination schedules beginning at six months of age. Keeping track of the CDC’s vaccine recommendations can be a challenge, particularly since… Read More ›

• How Often Do VICP Claims Settle, and How Can You Improve Your Chances of Settlement?

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  Most claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) settle out of court. In fact, according to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), approximately four out of five successful claimants receive a settlement rather than an… Read More ›

• DTaP Vaccine Injury Lawyer

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  Bleeding Disorders, Shoulder Injuries, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Various Other Complications are Linked to the DTaP Vaccine The DTaP vaccine is one of the primary vaccines that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend for children under seven… Read More ›

• 2019 Year in Review: What Did We Learn about Vaccine Injuries and the VICP?

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  As we do every year, we covered a lot of ground on our Vaccine Blog in 2019. Here is a look back at seven of our top articles from last year: 7 of Our Top Articles on Vaccine Injuries and… Read More ›

• CDC Publishes New Free Resources that Teach Vaccine Safety

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  Vaccine safety is important. Each year, U.S. health care providers administer hundreds of millions of vaccinations, and each one of these vaccinations has the potential to cause an injury if it is not administered appropriately. While the number of vaccine… Read More ›

• What are the Warning Signs and Symptoms of ITP?

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  Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder that has been linked to the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). This link has been acknowledged by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reports that, “[t]he… Read More ›

• What Do Parents and Students Need to Know about the Hepatitis A Outbreak?

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  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 ›

• Which Vaccine Injuries are Eligible for Compensation Under the VICP?

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  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 ›

• When is the Best Time of Year to Get a Flu Shot?

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  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 ›