In Part 1 of our Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim, we discussed the eligibility criteria for filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Here in Part 2, we are covering the steps involved… Read More ›
Vaccine Injury
How Much Money Can You Receive Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
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 ›
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After a Vaccination?
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 ›
How Often Do VICP Claims Settle, and How Can You Improve Your Chances of Settlement?
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 ›
2019 Year in Review: What Did We Learn about Vaccine Injuries and the VICP?
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 ›
CDC Publishes New Free Resources that Teach Vaccine Safety
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 ›
What are the Warning Signs and Symptoms of ITP?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder that has been linked to the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). This link has been acknowledged by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reports that, “[t]he… Read More ›
When is the Best Time of Year to Get a Flu Shot?
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
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
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 ›
