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 ›
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 ›
“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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction experienced by individuals with severe allergies to certain vaccines. Millions of people in the United States suffer from anaphylaxis each year – with many occurring following the receipt of a vaccination. How do… Read More ›
Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a disease that affects the nervous and immune systems, causing numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and loss of reflexes. Many people diagnosed with GBS experience a full recovery. In a small percentage of cases, however, GBS… Read More ›
When you go in to a clinic, pharmacy, doctor’s office or other location to receive a vaccination, if you are like most people, you roll up your sleeve and then look the other way. If you are like most people,… Read More ›
Vaccine Lawyer Leah Durant Discusses Common Side Effects of HPV vaccine A Closer Look at the HPV Vaccine Until late last year, there were only two vaccines with FDA approval for preventing the spread of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). These… Read More ›