Leah Durant
Health Resources and Services Administration
The HRSA has Released an Updated Vaccine Injury Table — What’s New?
Vaccine lawyer Leah V. Durant discusses the January 3, 2022 revision to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program’s Vaccine Injury Table.
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HRSA Releases English and Spanish Guides to Filing Vaccine Injury Claims
Despite its importance and the fact that it has paid more than $3.9 billion to vaccine recipients since 1989, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) remains relatively unknown. For individuals and families who have been affected by vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the VICP provides a critical source of financial recovery; and, while some VICP … Continue reading
“Historic” Flu Season Continues – Should You Get Vaccinated?
As the 2017-2018 flu season drags on, a record number of people are seeking treatment for the flu and related medical conditions. According to Bloomberg.com: “A historically bad flu season has sent Americans to the doctor in droves . . . . Hospitalization rates for flu have reached record levels, according to the Centers for … Continue reading
What to Do When Harmed by a Vaccine
I speak to many people whose vaccinations were meant to be a precaution, but for them the ordeal has resulted in an unending saga of missed work, pain, and disability. If you’ve been hurt by a vaccine, it’s quite possible you may need legal representation to file a claim for a vaccine-related injury. In 1988, … Continue reading
Worried About Getting Flu? Women Shouldn’t Be
The flu — it’s a guy thing. A recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found evidence that the flu vaccine is more effective in women than men. Even when women get the flu, the study suggests that they are better at fighting off the virus. This disparity between men and women … Continue reading
Flu Shots Now Required for Children in NYC by Vaccine Attorney Leah Durant
New York City schools can now force students to get a flu shot. A new city-wide mandate requires children between six months and five years of age to obtain a flu vaccine between July 1 and December 31 each year. Passed in the final days of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration, the rule applies to more … Continue reading
A Face-Off between the NHL and Mumps
The National Hockey League is facing off against an unexpected opponent: mumps. As of late December, more than 20 NHL players have come down with mumps across five teams. Hockey stars like Sydney Crosby and Beau Bennett have sat out several games, an unhappy development for their teams and their fans. The NHL’s battle with … Continue reading
Ebola Vaccine Makers Get a Shot of Immunity
Ebola vaccine manufacturers received the gift they wanted most this holiday season: legal immunity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently offered liability protections to the companies working to develop a vaccine for ebola. The HHS declaration shields companies from any lawsuits connected to the manufacturing, testing, distribution, and administration of an ebola … Continue reading
U.S. Faces a Severe Flu Season without an Effective Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released some bad news for folks worried about getting the flu this year. First, the agency reported that current data suggests the 2014-2015 flu season could be “severe.” Then the CDC announced that this year’s flu vaccine may not be effective against the most common flu currently … Continue reading
Vaccine Court Continues to Help Families
Last week, Massachusetts announced a $35 million increase to a proposed fund for folks injured by a contaminated steroid injection. Created by the pharmacy company New England Compounding Center, the medication resulted in a nationwide meningitis outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that the injection sickened more than 750 people in 20 … Continue reading
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