Leah Durant
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
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
7 Signs That Shoulder Pain is Related to a Vaccination
Shoulder pain is among the most common side effects people experience after getting vaccinated. While this pain goes away for most people (usually in less than 48 hours), some vaccine recipients continue to experience pain for weeks or months—if not longer. If you are dealing with shoulder pain, it is important to know whether your … Continue reading
Vaccine Injury FAQs: Questions and Answers for Vaccine Recipients
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related injury or illness, gathering information about your situation can help you start to feel more comfortable and make smart decisions about seeking medical care and protecting your family’s legal rights. These answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs) are a good place to start: FAQs: … Continue reading
Government Awards New Contract to Analyze Side Effects from Vaccines
The federal government recently took steps to ensure the continued monitoring of vaccine side effects. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have awarded an $18 million contract to SRA International Inc. — an information technology consulting firm — to support the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. VAERS is … Continue reading
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