Man Entitled to Compensation for Encephalitis Caused by Vaccine
When we worry about the possible side effects of vaccines, we usually think of the dangers to children or to those in other vulnerable groups. While it is rare, anyone can have an adverse reaction to a vaccine, as shown by a recent United States Court of Federal Claims case.
Several Vaccine Choices This Flu Season
With all of the options available for receiving the flu vaccine this year, you would be best served to investigate the possible side effects associated with each before making a decision.
Back to School Vaccines and Side Effects
It is that time of the year again, back to school, and before sending your children off for the first day of a new grade, you have no choice but to think about having them vaccinated. You might want to vaccinate your children to protect them from preventable diseases and/or your state...
Eleven Year Old Girl Injured By HPV, Tdap Vaccines
Children are injured in many different ways. When a child is injured by something that is supposed to protect them, it is particularly disturbing. Unfortunately, although a rare occurrence, these are the circumstances in vaccine injury cases that involve children. A good example is the case of an 11 year old Arkansas...
Parents Suspect Severe Side Effects Were Reactions to the HPV Vaccine
In the United States, vaccines are a part of everyday life. Vaccines are encouraged and even required in our culture and it can therefore be difficult to consider the adverse effects they may have. But, these situations do arise. In two rare cases, parents suspect that their Wisconsin girls suffered and even...
Dangers of the Annual Flu Shot
You might be considering getting the flu vaccine or vaccinating other family members in order to protect against the common illness this year. The flu shot can be even more appealing if you are a member of a vulnerable population due to your age or health. The vaccine is widely available...
Autism Caused by MMR Vaccine: CDC Cover-Up Exposed by CDC Whistleblower
A CDC whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, is claiming that the agency covered up the connection between autism and the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine in boys.
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine [LAIV] (The Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine)
All nasal spray vaccines for the 2013-14 season will provide protection against four flu viruses: an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus and two influenza B viruses.
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescent Girls, 2007–2012, and Postlicensure Vaccine Safety Monitoring, 2006–2013
Since mid-2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended routine vaccination of adolescent girls at ages 11 or 12 years with 3 doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (1). Two HPV vaccines are currently available in the United States. Both the quadrivalent (HPV4) and bivalent (HPV2) vaccines protect against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers and the majority of other HPV-associated cancers; HPV4 also protects against HPV types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts.* This report summarizes national HPV vaccination coverage levels among adolescent girls aged 13–17 years† from the 2007–2012 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) and national postlicensure vaccine safety monitoring.
Thousands Might Need New Vaccines Over Refrigeration Problem
Thousands of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group patients might need new vaccinations after doses were apparently stored at the wrong temperature since Jan. 2, 2013, according to a statement from the medical group. The vaccines include those for influenza, pneumonia, tetanus and more.