California Woman Receives Compensation for Child’s Vaccine Related Injuries
Amy Witten-Smith could tell almost immediately after her son’s vaccination that something was wrong. His skin was red, swollen, and hot to the touch at the injection site. A few days later, he had...
Missouri Man Awarded $7.4 million for Wife’s Vaccine Injury
In June of 2011, Jim and Carolyn Schutte were preparing for a trip to Africa. Two days after Carolyn got the required vaccinations for Hepatitis, Tetanus, and Typhoid, she suffered permanent brain damage and lost the ability...
Vaccines and Shoulder Injuries: Is There a Connection?
It is not unusual to have soreness or stiffness after a shot, but sometimes the pain does not subside. There are rare occasions when an injection leads to intense, prolonged pain, limited range of motion...
Needle-Free Measles Vaccine Being Developed
Microneedle technology allows vaccines to be administered by small, stick-on patches. Scientists are hoping the patches can also be developed for other diseases.
Low Vaccination Rates Contributed to Spread of Measles
The measles outbreak that began at Disneyland spread because people were not vaccinated, according to a research study published in a pediatric medical journal.
Unimmunized Children Can Be Barred From New York State Public Schools
Vaccinations are often required in order for children to attend school. This has become a point of contention for some parents who choose to modify recommended vaccination...
New Type of Measles Vaccine Might Have Less Side Effects
Most of us have been vaccinated as children for a variety of diseases. Many of us had a traumatic experience when receiving a vaccine, usually driven by our fear of being stabbed by a needle....
Federal Government Should Increase Awareness of National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
The great majority of Americans have been vaccinated at one time or another. The purpose of vaccines are to boost immunity and to protect against disease. Although vaccines have been proven safe, in rare instances some people may suffer adverse effects. Although...
Child Suffering from Seizure Disorder Entitled to Compensation
It is a great relief to parents when a child is born healthy. Usually, it is required that the child receive certain vaccines in order to keep them healthy. Infrequently, these vaccines can have adverse effects.
M.R. was healthy at birth in January 2007 and continued to...
The Flu Vaccine Has Been Ineffective Against a Mutating Virus
While the flu vaccine is pushed, even after side effects have become well known, it seems that it might be an unnecessary risk after all. The flu vaccine has been little help preventing new cases of the common illness this year.