Leah Durant
Leah Durant
CDC and AAP Release Pediatric Vaccine Recommendations for 2017
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated recommendations for childhood vaccinations. The new recommendations are effective for 2017; and, while they are largely similar to 2016’s recommendations, there are a few noteworthy changes. Important Changes to the Recommended Childhood Vaccines 1. Children Should Not … Continue reading
Do Vaccines Work? CDC Says Evidence is Conclusive
Although safe and effective for a majority of people, as with any medical treatment vaccines can be accompanied by a number of potential risks. Ranging from short-term soreness and limited range of motion to more serious neurological effects, vaccine-related injuries and illnesses have varying levels of severity, with many requiring prompt medical treatment in order … Continue reading
CDC: Three Ways to Reduce Risk of Influenza
While, for most of us, getting the flu means suffering through discomfort and missing several days from school or work, influenza presents some serious potential health risks, and each year 12,000 to 56,000 people die from complications associated with the flu. To reduce the risk of infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading
Learn About Shoulder Pain or Injury That May Result Following the Annual Flu Vaccine
As we approach the peak of the 2016-2017 flu season, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging people to be vaccinated with the annual flu vaccine. Vaccination rates have been declining in recent years, and health officials are seeking to reverse this trend. Despite the 2015-2016 flu vaccination’s limited effectiveness, … Continue reading
Steps to Avoiding Shoulder Injuries Due to Vaccine
Vaccine-related shoulder injuries are avoidable. Since these injuries result from errors that occur during the administration of a vaccine, this means that (i) all vaccine recipients are equally at risk, and (ii) it is possible to avoid these injuries by following the appropriate protocols. For medical professionals who administer vaccines, it is critical to know … Continue reading
Top Five Symptoms of Vaccine Shoulder Injuries
As we reported earlier this year, the Vaccine Court in Washington D.C. has recently seen an increase in compensation claims involving shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (or “SIRVA”). If you are preparing to get vaccinated or have recently received a vaccination, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of these potentially-dangerous … Continue reading
Combating Auto Immune Disorders – Learn about Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Among the body’s many complex systems is the immune system, which is designed to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances containing harmful molecules, called “antigens.” However, when the immune system fails to distinguish between antigens and healthy tissue, the body can begin to attack healthy tissue leading to an increased risk of infection. … Continue reading
Pain Following Vaccination? Why Waiting to Seek Treatment Is Never the Answer
Individuals who experience pain following vaccination may be tempted to try to wait out the pain, rather than seeking early treatment by their doctor. In fact, while vaccine-related injuries are relatively rare in comparison to the number of vaccinations administered in the United States, hundreds – if not thousands – of people suffer from vaccine … Continue reading
Hurt By A Vaccine? How to File a Claim and Receive Compensation For Vaccine Injuries
For individuals who suffer injuries that are caused directly by vaccines or by errors during the vaccine administration process, there is a special government program that provides compensation without the need to file a traditional tort-based lawsuit against your doctor or the pharmaceutical company. This program is known as the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program … Continue reading
The Consequences of Vaccine Injuries – Life After ADEM
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare but serious neurological disorder that has been linked to the annual flu shot and vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ADEM after receiving a vaccination, experienced vaccine attorney Leah Durant is available to help you seek money for your injuries, at no financial cost to you. Continue reading
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