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Nov 13, 2010

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This can damage your joints, skin, blood vessels and organs. There are many kinds of lupus. The most common type, systemic lupus erythematosus, affects many parts of the body. Discoid lupus causes a rash that doesn’t go away. Subacute cutaneous lupus causes sores after being out in the sun. Another type can be caused by medication...

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine

Nov 13, 2010

Polysaccharide Vaccine Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria causes Pneumococcal disease, which can be spread to anyone, but people who are over the age of 65, or are very young, are more susceptible. People who smoke, have a weak immune system, or suffer other health problems are also more prone because their immune systems are too weak to protect them. The reason for the Vaccine Once the Pneumococcal disease enters the body, it can cause infections of the...

Kawasaki Disease

Nov 13, 2010

Kawaskai disease targets children. While still poorly understood, Kawasaki disease is known to related to autoimmune disorders. The symptoms of Kawasaki disease include: fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, swollen lymph glands in the neck, irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips and throat. Scientists who’ve studied it think the evidence strongly suggests it’s caused by an infectious agent such as a virus or a vaccine...

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Sep 22, 2010

If you or a loved one suffered from an enlarged liver, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, pale or gray-colored stools shortly after receiving a vaccine then we may be able to help. Contact our vaccine injury lawyers for a free legal consultation at 1-800-810-3457 or Get Help Now! Vaccines can cause damage to your liver Vaccines can cause damage to your liver by causing inflammation. This condition...

Tourette's Syndrome

Sep 22, 2010

If you or a loved one developed tics shortly after vaccination then we can help. Contact our vaccine injury lawyers for a free legal consulation today at 1-800-810-3457 or fill out our online form. Tourette syndrome is neuropsychiatric disorder with onset usually in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette’s is defined as part of a spectrum of...

Wegener’s Granulomatosis

Jan 30, 2010

Wegener’s granulomatosis is a disorder that restricts blood flow to various organs. Most commonly Wegener’s granulomatosis affects your kidneys, lungs and upper respiratory tract. The restricted blood flow to these organs can damage them. Besides inflamed blood vessels, Wegener’s granulomatosis produces a type of inflammatory tissue known as granuloma, found around the blood vessels. Granulomas can destroy normal tissue. Without treatment, Wegener’s granulomatosis can be fatal, most commonly from kidney failure. Vaccines are linked to...