The federal government has paid more than $4.4 billion to vaccine recipients and their families since 1988. The government has paid this money under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)—a program that, while still relatively unknown, is vital to… Read More ›
When it comes to making decisions about immunizations, it is extremely important to make sure you are relying on accurate and up-to-date information. Recognizing that false information about vaccines is becoming increasingly prevalent, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and… Read More ›
The CDC-approved tetanus vaccines (DT, DTaP, DTP, Td and Tdap) are among the most widely administered vaccines in the United States. While most individuals receive tetanus vaccines without incident, these immunizations result in injuries and illnesses in a small percentage… Read More ›
Earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study with some noteworthy findings on the flu shot’s effectiveness in children. According to the CDC, the study found that “flu vaccination protected children against serious… Read More ›
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder that causes serious complications in a relatively small percentage of cases. But, even when ITP does not cause serious complications, living with the disorder can prove costly and challenging, and it can… Read More ›
The Td and Tdap vaccines provide important protections for children and adults. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend these vaccines for routine administration and consider them to be safe for the substantial majority of the… Read More ›
For individuals who are diagnosed with vaccine-related illnesses and injuries, the process of recovering financial compensation typically involves filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). While you do not need to hire a lawyer to handle… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Leah Durant 