Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim: Tips to Consider Before Hiring a Vaccine Injury Lawyer
For individuals who are experiencing pain after a vaccination, this pain is not something to be ignored. While a small amount of discomfort at the injection site is normal, severe pain that lasts more than a day or two could be a sign of a serious vaccine-related injury.
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Choosing a Vaccine Lawyer: When, Why and How to Seek Legal Representation for Your VICP Claim
If you have been diagnosed with a vaccine illness or injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP has paid well over...
What to Do After Being Diagnosed with a Vaccine-Related Illness or Injury
Vaccine-related illness and injuries are more common than most people realize. Since 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has paid more than $3.2 billion to thousands of individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related medical conditions, and...
Back to School Means It’s Time to Update Your Vaccinations
With the new school year in full swing and winter approaching, it is important for parents to make sure that their children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. This is true not only for children who are inschool, but...
Federal Government Resources for Individuals Diagnosed with Vaccine Injuries
For individuals diagnosed with vaccine injuries, finding reliable information can be difficult. Vaccines are a hot-button issue for many individuals, and many websites claiming to provide vaccine-related resources are often out-of-date and often provide accurate information.
When seeking information about vaccines and the compensation available for vaccine injuries, websites...
Injuries from Travel Vaccines—What Overseas Travelers Need to Know
When making preparations to travel overseas, it is important not to overlook the need for obtaining the vaccinations recommended for the region to which you are traveling. In addition to the standard vaccination schedules for children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends several vaccines for travelers depending...
Vaccines on trial: U.S. court separates fact from fiction
Leah Durant was cleaning the unfinished basement of her home in Falls Church, Virginia, one day in October 2010 when she scraped her hand on a rusty nail.
Signs That a Loved One May Have a Vaccine Injury
Vaccines are critical to public health and serve as one of the most effective tools in preventing infectious illness and disease.
Although vaccines are necessary for keeping the public safe from illness and disease, like any form of medical treatment, although rare, the potential for adverse side effects or...
CDC: 2016-2017 Flu Shots 48 Percent Effective
Did you get a flu shot this year? According to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s flu vaccine has been 48 percent effective in protecting those who received vaccinations. While flu season is nearly over, due to elevated flu activity throughout the United States...
Can You Suffer an Injury Following the Flu Vaccine?
Among the millions of Americans who get their annual flu shots, a small percentage experience pain that persists beyond the temporary localized pain at their injection site. This pain can range in intensity from mild to severe, and it can either remain localized to the shoulder or radiate through the arm and...