Blog: Shoulder injury

  • Does SIRVA Go Away? Common SIRVA FAQ's

    Nov 22, 2019

    As its name implies, SIRVA is a vaccine-related injury. Specifically, SIRVA stands for shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. It is not a reaction to the vaccine itself but is a side effect from the way that the actual shot is given. Here are some answers to questions that you may have about SIRVA. What is SIRVA? SIRVA is an injury to the shoulder that occurs when the vaccine is administered in the wrong part...
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  • 6 Things To Know About Needle Injection Shoulder Injuries

    Oct 23, 2017

    It is normal to experience temporary shoulder pain after getting a vaccination. However, when this pain lasts longer than a few days, it is always a cause for concern. When this occurs, it is known as Shoulder Injury-Related to Vaccine Administration, or known as SIRVA. This is a prevalent condition, but there are some things that people do not know about it. There are also a lot of misconceptions about this condition. Improper Needle Placement...
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  • Shoulder Tendinitis After Vaccine, A Common Cause Of Shoulder Pain

    Jan 8, 2016

    Are you experiencing shoulder pain after receiving a vaccine? Vaccines can cause shoulder tendinitis (or tendonitis), which is the inflammation of the muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. What is shoulder tendinitis? Shoulder tendinitis is the inflammation of the muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. It is one of the many types of rotator cuff injury. It is also known as impingement syndrome. Symptoms of shoulder tendinitis A clicking sound in your...
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  • Shoulder Injuries Caused By Vaccine Administration

    Nov 27, 2015

    Shoulder pain after vaccination is common. If you experience intense shoulder pain within a day or two after vaccination you may be suffering from a condition known as SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration). Victims of vaccine related shoulder injuries have received over $18 million in compensation from the the vaccine injury compensation program. Unlike most vaccine related injuries like nerve damage, SIRVA is related to the needle itself. So if the needle goes...
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