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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
