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.
Obama Praises Ebola Vaccine Testing, Calls for More Funding
As health officials have completed the first phase of testing on the Ebola vaccine the President is asking for more funding to aid in the response to the epidemic.
New Device Takes Fear Out of Influenza Vaccinations
A new machine called a jet injector will deliver the flu vaccine without the use of a needle. This may increase or decrease needle related vaccine injuries.