Leah Durant

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• 2019 is On Pace to See a Record Number of VICP Claims and Awards

  By leahdurantlaw on August 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Can Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) be Vaccine-Related?

  By leahdurantlaw on July 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) is a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) that has been linked to certain vaccinations, including the annual flu shot. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), most patients diagnosed with MFS achieve “almost complete” recovery… Read More ›

• CDC “You Call the Shots” Infographic Explains How to Avoid SIRVA

  By leahdurantlaw on June 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) account for nearly half of all claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is an alarming statistic, as all forms of SIRVA can be avoided with proper vaccination techniques… Read More ›

• VICP Eligibility: Does Your Vaccine Shoulder Injury Qualify for Compensation?

  By leahdurantlaw on June 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  As awareness of the risk of shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) grows, more people are seeking treatment and compensation for SIRVA. Recent data show that nearly half of all claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program… Read More ›

• HPV Vaccination Rates Among Teens are Increasing

  By leahdurantlaw on February 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  According to a report from Medpage Today, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among teens have increased significantly over the past five years. The report, which cites data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that the percentage… Read More ›

• It’s the Peak of Flu Season. Is it Too Late to Get Vaccinated?

  By leahdurantlaw on January 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s the peak of flu season. 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 in October and… Read More ›

• What are the Current Childhood Vaccination Rates in the U.S.?

  By leahdurantlaw on January 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect children against the flu and several other potentially-dangerous communicable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination against Hepatitis B at birth, and vaccination against 13 other diseases… Read More ›

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