Vaccine Side Effects

Thousands of individuals in the United States experience vaccine injuries every year. Unfortunately, many of these individuals are unaware of their right to seek financial compensation. In this article, we examine some of the statistics on vaccine injuries and provide real-life examples of what can happen when a vaccine causes someone harm.

If you have experienced a vaccine injury, you could be entitled to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). In this article, vaccine attorney Leah Durant answers seven frequently-asked questions about how and when to hire a vaccine attorney.

Kansas Court Upholds Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Vaccine Objector

Is an employee who was dismissed for refusing a flu vaccine entitled to unemployment insurance payments?

In many workplaces, especially hospitals, workers may be required to receive a vaccine against influenza or the flu as a condition of continued employment. There may be limited exceptions for religious or medical reasons, and some workplaces allow conscientious objectors to wear a mask as an alternative under so-called "vaccine-or-mask" policies. Many, however, insist on a vaccine.

Employers Sometimes Reject An Employee's Stated Medical Reasons

When a hospital employee in Kansas gave her employer a brief note from her doctor asking to "defer" her flu shot, the hospital did not accept it as a valid medical excuse. The employee then sent a more detailed explanation, saying that an aunt of hers had passed away two weeks after being vaccinated for the flu and that, after immunizations, her grandson had suffered seizures and permanent brain damage.

There are currently only two forms of treatment for Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS). However, researchers in Glasgow are in the process of seeking FDA approval for a third treatment option, which may be effective in fighting GBS.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that children receive ten different vaccinations from birth through the age of six. While vaccinations are necessary to prevent the risk of serious diseases, there are risks are associated with certain vaccinations, and their administration.

We have talked about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine a lot on this

Medical experts have established possible associations between various types of immune disorders and a number of different vaccines. If you or a loved one is suffering from an immune deficiency or autoimmune disorder after a recent vaccination, continue reading to learn more about how you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and other losses.

The Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC secures $133,106.00 on behalf of a client who suffered a shoulder injury after receiving the annual flu vaccine.  Read more to learn whether you may be entitled to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

As a lesser-known potential side effect of vaccination, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), is becoming a growing issue within the context of vaccine injury law – and is gaining increasing widespread attention.  SIRVA is a condition causing serious, unrelenting pain in the area surrounding the vaccination site. In severe cases, SIRVA can cause stiffness and the total inability to use the arm for months following the shot.

Vaccinations for diseases and infections such as chickenpox, flu, Hepatitis B and HPV play an important role in today’s society. Unfortunately, many vaccines carry their own risks for serious injuries and complications. In this article, we highlight some of the risks associated with America’s most common vaccinations.

One of the primary functions of the immune system is to distinguish between the body and foreign agents, keeping the individual healthy and strong while at the same time attacking and destroying outside invaders.  Guillain-Barre syndrome (or GBS) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system malfunctions and begins attacking its own nervous system. In patients diagnosed with GBS, the myelin sheath that covers the nerves and assists with signal transmission is attacked during a process called demyelination. Unlike Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (or CIDP), the chronic form of the disease, GBS presents quickly and is frequently followed by some sort of infection or illness, and in some cases follows administration of a flu shot.  GBS following flu vaccination is marked by tingling and weakness in the arms and legs.  If left undiagnosed and untreated, severe forms of GBS may lead to whole body paralysis, hospitalization, or even death.