10 Important Facts about Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration
Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) are among the most common vaccine-related injuries. Each year, we represent dozens of individuals who have been diagnosed with SIRVA after receiving flu shots, tetanus shots and other immunizations.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with SIRVA, or...
How Do the CDC and FDA Seek to Ensure Vaccine Safety?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States currently has “the safest, most effective vaccine supply in its history.” Vaccine safety is a top national health priority and the CDC shares responsibility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ensuring...
“Know the Site and Get it Right” Campaign Promotes Vaccine Administration Safety
Errors during vaccination are among the leading causes of flu shot-related injuries. Reports of shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) have been on the rise in recent years; and, in an effort to reverse this trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched an awareness campaign called, “Know...