The Hidden Epidemic: Why SIRVA is More Common Than You May Think
Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) are among the most common serious complications linked to immunization. There is a simple reason why: Unlike other vaccine-related injuries, SIRVA is a risk with all vaccines administered via shoulder injection—because these injuries result from errors during the injection process rather than adverse reactions to...
When is it Time to Talk to a Vaccine Lawyer?
When is it time to talk to a vaccine lawyer? If you find yourself asking this question, you are not alone. Many people are diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses each year. These injuries and illnesses often have significant financial and non-financial costs—and these costs make it essential for vaccine recipients and...
Families of Covid Vaccine Recipients Sue in the U.K. (and Why Families Can’t Sue in the U.S.)
As reported by Newsweek, AstraZeneca is facing “a number of legal claims” in the United Kingdom involving injuries and deaths attributed to the pharmaceutical giant’s Covid vaccines. The plaintiffs in the litigation are seeking damages in excess of $152,000, which is the maximum available under the U.K.’s vaccine injury...
Does Health Insurance Cover Vaccines?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health authorities recommend vaccination against many types of viral and bacterial illnesses. But, in most cases, vaccinations are not free (though there are programs available to those who qualify), and this raises an important question: Does health insurance cover vaccines? National...
Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries Covered Under the VICP
Injuries caused by most CDC-recommended vaccines are covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP covers eligible claimants’ out-of-pocket expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering—and it has paid over $4.6 billion to more than 10,000 eligible claimants over the past 35 years. It also covers the cost...
COVID Vaccine Safety Information
Are the COVID vaccines safe? This question has been top of mind for many people since the first vaccines were announced at the height of the pandemic in late 2020. The short answer seems to be...
VICP vs. CICP: What You Need to Know After a Vaccine Injury
The federal government has established two separate programs that provide financial compensation to individuals and families who are coping with the effects of vaccine injuries. However, while these programs serve a similar purpose, they are different in almost every respect. If you think you may have a claim, understanding these differences is...
Ask the Experts: A Free Government Resource for Learning About Vaccine Safety
Get your questions answered. Typically, this means consulting with your healthcare provider—and it is important to rely on medical advice that is custom-tailored to your (or your child’s) unique health profile and medical history. But, if you are looking for free information online, a good resource is the CDC’s
5 Risks Associated with the Annual Flu Shot
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider the annual flu shot to be safe for most people, and the CDC recommends that the vast majority of Americans get a flu shot each year. According to the CDC, “the flu vaccines have an excellent safety profile[,...
What is a “Pain Journal” (and Why Should You Keep One After a Vaccine Injury)?
When you have a claim for a vaccine-related injury or illness under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), it is important to document the costs of your injury or illness as thoroughly as possible. This includes not only your financial costs (i.e., your lost wages, medical bills and other out-of-pocket...