Leah Durant
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Know When to Seek Help After a Painful Vaccination
You just got home from the clinic or doctor’s office, and you are in pain. You know that some amount of discomfort is normal, but you don’t remember it being this bad last time you got vaccinated. Should you seek a diagnosis? Should you wait to see if your condition worsens? Or, is it safe … Continue reading
What is a Live-Attenuated Vaccine? Is it Safe?
What are live-attenuated vaccines? Are they safe for children and adults? Is there a risk that you could get a disease as the result of an immunization with a live-attenuated vaccine? These are all common questions; and, if you are wondering about the safety risks associated with vaccinations, it is good that you are doing … Continue reading
Not Sure if You or Your Child Needs a Vaccination? There’s an App for That
As a parent, keeping up with your children’s vaccinations can be a challenge. With some vaccines requiring multiple doses in sequences, others requiring booster shots over time, and others still needing to be administered on an annual basis, making sure your family’s immunizations are up-to-date is not nearly as easy as it sounds. But many … 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
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
What Vaccines are Available for MMR? What Are the Risks Involved?
A Closer Look at the MMR Vaccination and Its Potential Risks Measles, mumps and rubella (known collectively as “MMR”) are viruses that each have different symptoms and potentially-serious long-term effects. As a result of widespread vaccination, reported instances of these diseases are relatively low. Still, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that … Continue reading
What Vaccines are Available for the Flu? Are There Any Risks?
Vaccine Lawyer Leah Durant explains the common side effects and injuries associated with annual flu vaccines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of all children age six months to 17 years have been vaccinated for the flu in the past 12 months. The rate of vaccination drops to less than … 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
Visitors Leave Disneyland with Measles, not Memories
A recent trip to Disneyland has left dozens of visitors with measles rather than memories. At least 26 people who visited the theme park in Orange County, California, between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20 have contracted the disease. State officials have confirmed that the outbreak is the worst in 15 years. Already, the disease has … 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
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