The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System – What is It and How Does it Work?
While the vaccines commonly administered to children and adults in the United States are largely considered safe, like all medications and other forms of treatment, vaccines can carry certain risks. To monitor these risks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have established the...
Are Vaccines Safe? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Vaccines
Each year, the federal government receives tens of thousands of reports of vaccine-related illness and injuries. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report [f1] that, “the current U.S. vaccine supply is the safest in history,” it is still important to understand that although proven safe and effective,...
The Importance of Preserving Philosophical Vaccine Exemptions
There is an on-going global battle. And while it has been going on relatively low-key for many years in America, a few cases of measles in Disneyland in 2014 thrust the vaccine debate into...
Certificate Proposed for Religious Objections to Vaccines
Parents who choose not to vaccinate the children for religious reasons often encounter resistance from schools and day care facilities. Now the State of Illinois has proposed new rules that...
Answers to FAQs About Hiring a Vaccine Attorney and Obtaining Compensation
If you have experienced harm from a vaccination, you may be entitled to no-cost legal representation to recover significant financial compensation from the government. In this article, we provide answers to some frequently-asked questions about hiring an attorney following a vaccine injury.
Frequently-Asked Questions About Vaccine InjuriesAre Vaccine Injuries Real – Just How Frequently Do Vaccine Injuries Occur?
Vaccine injuries are real, and occur more common than most people realize. According to government data, each year, medical professionals report tens of thousands of vaccine injuries. Roughly 10 to 15 percent of these claims are considered serious, which means that thousands of people experience serious vaccine-related injuries every year.
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...
Common Vaccinations – And the Associated Risks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that children receive ten different vaccinations from birth through the age of six. Millions of children receive these vaccinations every year, and the vast majority of them experience little to no side effects as a result of being vaccinated. In fact, on...
How Vaccine Claims Are Processed
If you are someone who has been injured by a vaccine or by an improperly administered shot, you may be entitled to financial compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Established in 1986, the VICP is a no-fault, federal compensation program that pays monetary awards to individuals who have been...
Newly-Released Treatment for Guillain Barre Syndrome Offers Renewed Hope
Currently, doctors in the United States rely on two forms of treatment to combat Guillain Barre Syndrome – plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin. While both forms of treatment have proven to be effective in accelerating a patient’s recovery, researchers continue to look for new, and less-invasive methods to treat patients with this potentially...