Leah Durant
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
When is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?
When is the best time to get a flu shot (and what should you know before you go)? Here are some insights from the vaccine lawyers at the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates. Continue reading
Side Effects vs. Complications: What to Know After an Immunization
All vaccines have potential side effects. When getting vaccinated, it is a good idea to read about the potential side effects linked to the specific vaccination (or vaccinations) you are receiving—especially those that might make it unsafe to drive home for a period of time. Unfortunately, all vaccinations can all cause complications as well, and … Continue reading
Why Is There a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)?
If you have a claim for a vaccine injury, seeking just compensation will not involve filing a lawsuit against the vaccine’s manufacturer. Instead, it will involve filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Why is this the case, and how do you file a VICP claim? Vaccine injury attorney Leah V. … Continue reading
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from Vaccines: Causes, Effects and Claims Under the VICP
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a life-altering medical condition that has been linked to several CDC-recommended vaccines. Stanford Medicine describes CRPS as “a severely disabling condition,” and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) writes, “[p]eople living with CRPS have pain that is much greater than normal, even without a visible injury.” … Continue reading
What Is a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?
When you receive a vaccination or take your child for a vaccination, you may receive a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) from your (or your child’s) healthcare provider. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that vaccine administrators provide a VIS along with each vaccine they administer. So, what is a VIS? In … Continue reading
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Child Vaccine Injuries
As a parent, you always want to do what is best for your child. For many parents, this means following the CDC’s Recommended Immunization Schedule. While the CDC’s recommended childhood vaccines are generally safe, all immunizations—for both children and adults—present risks. Unfortunately, this means that children will experience vaccine injuries in some cases. With this … Continue reading
What Should Medical Professionals Do Before Administering a Vaccine?
Learn about proper vaccine administration procedures—and what to do if you are dealing with a vaccination-related injury—from national vaccine attorney Leah V. Durant. Continue reading
Filing a VICP Claim in 2023: What Vaccine Recipients and Parents Need to Know
If you are dealing with pain after a flu shot or your child is experiencing symptoms of a vaccine-related injury or illness, you may have a VICP claim. Learn more. Continue reading
What Are the Risks Associated with the CDC’s Recommended Tetanus Vaccines?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination against tetanus beginning at two months of age. According to the CDC, children should receive a total of five doses of the DTaP vaccine before age six, preteens should receive a Tdap vaccine between the ages of 11 and 12, and adults should receive … Continue reading
COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims: Understanding the Differences Between the VICP and CICP
While the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) serves as a source of financial recovery for many individuals and families affected by vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, it does not cover injuries and illnesses caused by COVID-19 vaccines. Instead, injuries and illnesses related to COVID-19 vaccination are currently covered under a different program—the Countermeasures Injury Compensation … Continue reading
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