Leah Durant

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

  By leahdurantlaw on January 17, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• 5 Key Facts About the Vaccine Court

  By leahdurantlaw on January 6, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• CDC Launches “How Vaccines Work” Video Series for Parents and Children

  By leahdurantlaw on September 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• When Your Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Vaccines and SIRVA

  By leahdurantlaw on September 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Where Should Flu Shots Be Administered to Avoid SIRVA?

  By leahdurantlaw on August 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• What You Should Know about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

  By leahdurantlaw on August 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• How Much Does It Cost to File a VICP Claim?

  By leahdurantlaw on August 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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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