Blog: Vaccine information
- Tetanus Shot Side Effects and Vaccine Info
Nov 8, 2019
The tetanus vaccine is one that is given at any age. Which of the three different types of tetanus vaccine that someone will receive depends on their age and the disease that is being prevented. There are a variety of side effects from the vaccine, ranging from minor to serious injuries. What is the tetanus vaccine? The tetanus vaccine is meant to protect against the bacteria that cause the disease. Tetanus occurs when there is...Read More - Who's at Risk for Vaccine Injury? 5 Kinds of People Who Are at an Increased Vaccine Injury Risk
Nov 1, 2019
Vaccine complications have profound consequences for those who experience them. Though many never develop side effects from receiving vaccines, there are certain risk factors that make some people more susceptible to complications. It is best to know before a vaccination who may be at greater risk of complications. Those who fall into the higher risk category should consult with a physician about their options for vaccinations and whether they should receive them. Bear in mind...Read More - 6 Steps to Take After Adverse Reactions from a Flu Shot
Oct 21, 2019
If you have suffered from complications after you have received a flu vaccine, there are several steps that you must take afterward. Not only should you get care in order to improve your condition, but the steps that you take can also help determine whether you are able to receive compensation for your injuries. The most important thing that you can do if you are suffering complications from a flu shot is something. In other...Read More - Shingles Shot Side Effects - What You Should Know About Shingrix
Oct 11, 2019
Shingrix is a vaccine that helps prevent shingles. It is the newer vaccine that has largely replaced Zostavax as the preferred vaccination. It received this designation back in 2017 shortly after it was approved for use by the FDA. It is manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline and is used in adults over the age of 50. Shingrix is a different type of vaccine than those that were previously used to immunize against shingles. The older...Read More - 4 Reactions You Can Get From the Tetanus Shot
Sep 27, 2019
Outside of the flu vaccination, the tetanus shot is one of the most common vaccinations that people receive in the United States and worldwide. In fact, nearly 86 percent of infants around the world receive this vaccination. A normal course of vaccination for tetanus involves three injections that can begin as soon as six weeks of age. These doses are then administered approximately every four years until the course of vaccination is complete. Like any...Read More - Rotavirus Vaccine Side Effects, Contraindications, and Information
Aug 29, 2019
Rotavirus is a common disease that impacts most children worldwide before the age of five. The disease leads to diarrhea, which can be mild to severe. Worldwide, an average of nearly half a million children each year die from the disease. There is a vaccine for the disease that is available that greatly reduces the likelihood that a child will contract the disease. This vaccine is administered in nearly all developed areas of the world,...Read More - 5 Most Common Vaccine Allergy Symptoms
Aug 23, 2019
When people are allergic to vaccines, it generally means that they either have a reaction to the contents of the vaccine itself or the manner in which it was administered. For example, patients may have an allergy or sensitivity to latex which may cause a reaction where the latex came in contact with their skin. Generally, this is a more minor type of allergic reaction, but it can be severe on occasion. The more serious...Read More - Guillain Barré Syndrome is #1 Side Effect of Vaccine Injury Compensations due to Flu Shots
Jun 14, 2019
The number of flu shots administered in the United States has increased dramatically since annual vaccinations have become accepted regular practice in this country. Roughly 40 percent of the adult population will receive an annual flu vaccine. While the vaccine does significantly reduce the risk of flu in its recipients, there are occasionally side effects in those who receive the vaccine that can lead to lasting damage. There is an established mechanism called the Vaccine...Read More - What Type of Respiratory Failure is Caused by Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
May 3, 2019
Guillain-Barre Syndrome or GBS damages the nerves. Vaccines, like the flu shot, can trigger GBS. GBS can cause tingling and numbness in the legs, feet, and hands that could progress to respiratory failure requiring a tube to breathe. What type of respiratory failure is caused by Guillain Barre Syndrome? Approximate 30% of people with Guillain-Barré Syndrome suffer from respiratory failure and are often admitted into an intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital. After they...Read More - How to and Where to Report Vaccine Injury
Apr 26, 2019
When you or your child receives a vaccination, it is done with the intention of preventing future harm. Unfortunately, vaccines, like any other type of medication, can sometimes result in a severe adverse reaction. Since the 1970s, the federal government has responded to the potential for vaccine-related injuries by creating a system that allows and encourages you to report any injuries that may have been caused by receiving a vaccination. National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act...Read More