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 ›
Vaccine Administration
Where Should Flu Shots Be Administered to Avoid SIRVA?
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 ›
How Much Does It Cost to File a VICP Claim?
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 ›
CDC “You Call the Shots” Infographic Explains How to Avoid SIRVA
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?
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 ›
It’s Flu Season – Things to Know About the Flu Vaccine
What You Don’t Know About the Flu Vaccine Can Hurt You Many people don’t realize the flu vaccine is different every year. Each year, scientists select the flu strains that will be covered by the upcoming flu season’s vaccine. Some… Read More ›
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Help for Shoulder Pain Resulting From Flu Shots When receiving a vaccination, you may be expecting to feel a little pinch when the needle enters the injection site. This is normal and no cause for alarm in most cases. In… Read More ›
Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration
Signs of a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) Under most circumstances, the administration of a vaccine occurs without any problems. Some people don’t feel anything past the initial needle prick. For others, the shoulder may be a little… Read More ›