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- What is Neuromyelitis Optica / Devic's Disease?
Mar 27, 2020
Devic’s disease, which is also called neuromyelitis optica, is one of the more severe side effects that one can develop as a result of a vaccination. The symptoms of this condition are so severe that it is often mistaken for cases of multiple sclerosis as the two diseases profile similarly. Devic’s Disease will cause a significant disruption in the life of a patient. One of the major problems with the condition is that it can...Read More - What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Can a Vaccine Trigger It?
Mar 20, 2020
Sometimes, after receiving a vaccination, a patient can experience severe and debilitating pain. Some of this can just be swelling or even an injury like SIRVA. However, there are other nervous system injuries that can occur after a vaccine. One of these is called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It is a debilitating side effect that will greatly and negatively impact the life of the patient. If you have developed CRPS from a vaccine, you may...Read More - New Supercharged Shingles Vaccine Has Serious Problems
Feb 7, 2020
Shingrix came on to the market as a safer alternative to the prior vaccine, Zostavax, that caused countless injuries and was not very effective. However, Shingrix is now reported to have problems of its own. Now, reports filed on the VAERS are beginning to pile up as patients are suffering injuries as a result of the new vaccine. Some of these injuries have resulted from the manner in which the vaccine was administered. However, most...Read More - A Shot in the Wrong Spot Can Cause a Major Pain
Jan 24, 2020
Many people show up to get a vaccination and end up with much more than they bargained for. While these people expect that if they have a side effect from the vaccination it is because of the contents of the vaccination, many complications result from the manner of the vaccination itself. If the vaccination is administered improperly, the side effects can also have a lasting impact on the recipient. Specifically, when the injection is given...Read More - The Difference Between a Vaccine and a Booster Shot
Jan 3, 2020
A vaccine is the first and primary means of immunizing you from a sickness or a disease. Some vaccines can last for a certain period of time. After that time, they may lose effectiveness and the body can again be susceptible to the disease from which you have been immunized. Depending on the type of vaccine that you have received, you may need periodic booster shots at some points in your life. In other words,...Read More - Is your arm numb after flu shot?
Dec 27, 2019
Flu season brings millions of people to their local pharmacy or doctor to get the flu shot. All vaccines have side effects and flu shots are no different. From nerve damage to shoulder injury, vaccines can cause injury. While the diseases vaccines prevent are important to public health, it is equally important for people to be made aware of some of the known side effects of a flu shot beyond soreness. Then you may have...Read More - 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...Read More - 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