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Measles Outbreak State of Emergency in New York

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Measles Outbreak State of Emergency in New York

You may have read recently about Rockland County in New York instituting a state of emergency in response to a measles outbreak. If not,...

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What is the difference between a Personal Injury Lawyer and a Vaccine Injury Lawyer?

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What is the difference between a Personal Injury Lawyer and a Vaccine Injury Lawyer?

Many folks who feel they have been injured by a vaccine will want to contact a lawyer. In the old days, you might flip through a phone...

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Is it normal to develop a fever after a vaccine?

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Is it normal to develop a fever after a vaccine?

Vaccines save millions of lives every year and protect against the development of harmful diseases. Like all medicine, however, vaccines...

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Do vaccines cause meningitis or encephalitis?

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Do vaccines cause meningitis or encephalitis?

Vaccines save millions of lives each year and protect against the development of, and natural infection with, harmful diseases, such as...

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Which Vaccine Injuries Are Most Common?

First, it's important to define what an "injury" is for the purposes of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Many vaccines...

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Measles Outbreak In Washington Due To Low Vaccination Rates

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Measles Outbreak In Washington Due To Low Vaccination Rates

We want the world for our children. Most importantly, we want to keep them safe. Imagine if a choice you made in the name of your...

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Does DTaP vaccine cause brain damage?

DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine can help protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Most children who...

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Adult Vaccine Recommendations

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends certain vaccines for adults. This is because some vaccines administered to a person when...

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How common are allergic reactions to vaccines?

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How common are allergic reactions to vaccines?

Afraid of an allergic reaction to vaccines? It’s a fairly common concern, however, the chances are one in a million. A vaccine allergy is...

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Why are Cases of Shoulder Injuries from Vaccines Increasing?

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Why are Cases of Shoulder Injuries from Vaccines Increasing?

The term SIRVA refers to “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.” It is a serious and painful injury that is recognized by...

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What are the “Vaccine Table” injuries?

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was created by Congress in the 1980s. The Department of Health and Human Services...

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When Does Flu Season Begin and When Will it Peak?

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When Does Flu Season Begin and When Will it Peak?

Flu season in the United States is already in full swing. According to the CDC, flu season runs from October through May, and peaks in...

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SIRVA: A Risk with Every Vaccine

The term SIRVA stands for “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.” Some minor shoulder discomfort is common after many...

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My child has a fever after a vaccine, what should I do?

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My child has a fever after a vaccine, what should I do?

The demonstrated effectiveness and life-saving value of vaccines cannot be overstated. However, side effects do exist. The good news,...

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Is it safe to get a flu shot while pregnant?

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Is it safe to get a flu shot while pregnant?

With all the confusing, often times misleading, information that is out there about the safety of routine vaccinations, it’s...

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What ingredients and additives are found in vaccines?

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What ingredients and additives are found in vaccines?

Aside from antigens, ingredient components of vaccines include adjuvants, which are added to enhance the immune system response;...

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Does my child really need vaccines for diseases that are no longer around?

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Does my child really need vaccines for diseases that are no longer around?

Every parent wants to do what is best for their child. Everyone knows about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to...

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Which vaccines are recommended for adults?

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Which vaccines are recommended for adults?

Vaccines have eliminated the disease smallpox from the planet completely. Vaccines have eliminated measles from most developed...

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Severity and History of Influenza

Influenza, or the flu, is a highly-contagious viral disease that kills more people every year in the United States alone than any other...

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Anaphylaxis is an Extremely Rare Reaction to a Vaccine

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Anaphylaxis is an Extremely Rare Reaction to a Vaccine

We are sometimes asked if vaccines can cause an anaphylactic reaction. You may recognize this medical term used in association with...

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Are there any downsides to vaccines?

Smallpox would have killed approximately 5 million people worldwide each and every year. Vaccines, however, have eradicated that disease....

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The Pros and Cons of HPV vaccines

The main "pro" of HPV vaccines is that, if they are administered early enough, they can prevent many of the negative outcomes of HPV...

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How Long Does a Tetanus Shot Last?

Tetanus is a condition of the nervous system caused by exposure to certain bacteria commonly found in everyday substances like soil and...

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HPV and the HPV vaccine

The CDC recommends giving the HPV vaccine to boys and girls at around 11 or 12 years of age. If you have a child who is approaching that...

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