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- Most Common Vaccine Side Effects in Children
Jun 15, 2018
Common vaccine side effects are usually mild and do not have any long-term side effects. The general health of the child is an important consideration in vaccine risk as well as any earlier allergic reactions. If the child has had any allergies or other underlying health conditions, or has had an illness before a scheduled vaccination, a parent should consult with their child’s pediatrician to assess whether there is an increased risk of common vaccine...Read More - Immunization vs Vaccination - What's the difference?
Jun 1, 2018
Important medical terms get mixed up and confused all the time. But it is important that you, as a member of the public, have a clear understanding of terms that are directly related to your health and that of your family. This is especially the case when it comes to vaccines and vaccination shots. There is a difference between immunization and vaccination. When you go for a vaccination shot — and most vaccines are delivered...Read More - VAERS And VICP - What They Are And How They're Very Different
May 18, 2018
In today’s world, vaccines aimed at preventing viruses and diseases are still relied upon by many people. However, in recent years, a growing trend has emerged among people who believe vaccines can actually do more harm than good. This has become especially popular with more and more parents, who sometimes see or hear of a list of side effects related to certain vaccines, and thus decide they are putting their children at risk unnecessarily. Along...Read More - Herpes Vaccine Lawsuit Alleges Human Trials Unauthorized
Apr 20, 2018
Three people recently brought suit against a herpes vaccine maker asserting that they received injections of an unapproved, experimental herpes vaccine causing them injuries. The plaintiffs, one woman from Colorado, a man from Texas, and a man who is a citizen of the United Kingdom filed a complaint in Illinois against Rational Vaccines, Inc. (RVX), a corporation located in Springfield Illinois. The plaintiffs’ complaint sets forth an intriguing series of events occurring that violated international...Read More - CDC Recommends Shingrix Over Zostavax To Prevent Shingles
Mar 9, 2018
If you are over the age of 50, then it may be time for you to get a new vaccine. The Center for Disease Control now recommends that people get the Shingrix shingles vaccine instead of Zostavax. The CDC has stated that people can still get Zostavax. However, the CDC made their recommendations based on evidence that Shingrix is safer and works better than Zostavax. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization voted 14-to-1 to recommend...Read More - 4 Dangers Vaccines Pose to Your Health
Feb 23, 2018
While pharmaceutical companies understandably represent vaccination as being a safe procedure that every person should undergo, the fact that billions of dollars are awarded in United States vaccine court every year to individuals damaged by vaccination should be taken as evidence that vaccines may not be entirely safe. While protecting yourself and your family from illness is obviously an important priority, the risks of vaccination may outweigh the benefits despite the widely accepted narrative that...Read More - When It Comes To Flu Vaccine, Buyer Beware. Especially If You're Older.
Feb 9, 2018
We’re told that the influenza virus rapidly changes to work around the immunity that its host develops. If that’s the case, why do the most up-to-date flu vaccines only cover last year’s strain of the flu? More and more concerned citizens and medical professionals are warning that the flu vaccine is more dangerous than the flu itself. Other concerned watchdogs are noting that pharmaceutical companies seem to care more about selling flu shots than they...Read More - Bartaco Hepatitis A Class Action Lawsuit Filed
Dec 8, 2017
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bar Taco Port Chester, LLC. This is a company that owns Bartaco, a restaurant in Yonkers. The restaurant is being sued because they exposed people to Hepatitis A. Crystal Lopez was one of the thousands of people who ate at Bartaco between Aug. 22 and Oct. 23. This is the time frame that people were possibly exposed to Hepatitis A. The Health Department closed the restaurant on...Read More - GlaxoSmithKline's Shingles Vaccine Gets Approval in Canada
Nov 10, 2017
GlaxoSmithKline announced on Friday that Canadian health officials have approved their promising new shingles vaccine for public distribution. The recombinant zoster vaccine, now available to senior Canadians as Shingrix, has been approved to prevent herpes zoster (shingles). The drug is recommended for shingles sufferers aged 50 and older. Shingrix Soon To Be Available In The United States The vaccine incorporates an antigen with glycoprotein E and an adjuvant system, AS01B, to boost immunity. The vaccine...Read More - Myelin insulates and protects the nerves
Oct 26, 2017
Lewis-Sumner syndrome is a rare nerve disorder which mainly affects the arms and hands. The medical term for this syndrome is multifocal acquired demyelinating sensory and motor neuropathy (MADSAM). Although the exact cause is unknown, it is not present at birth and not thought to be genetic so it is acquired sometime during life. The symptoms of Lewis-Sumner are loss of feeling and tingling in the hands and arms, as well as weakness and loss...Read More