Vaccine safety stood as a shared concern between healthcare professionals and their patients long before global pandemics became commonplace. From the uncertainty around what a vaccine contains to various myths, countless people hesitate in their decision to get...
Hepatitis B is a virus that causes liver infections and affects millions of Americans. This virus spreads through bodily fluids, and while some people recover from it, it can develop into a chronic, and even deadly, disease. In the short term, those with the illness...
If you suffered an injury from a vaccine, you may be eligible for compensation. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal no-fault program that allows victims to seek funds for monetary damages relating to vaccine injuries. Understanding the...
If you suffered a vaccine-related injury, you’ve already been through a lot of stress and trauma. You likely only want to take action for your injury if it will be worth your time. Understanding the types of vaccine injury compensation available to victims like you...
Pneumonia shots save lives by preventing dangerous pneumococcal diseases. Pneumococcal vaccines have undergone extensive clinical trials and are safe for most people. However, in rare cases, some individuals may experience severe pneumonia shot side effects. You may...
While it is uncommon for most people to faint after a vaccination, it is one of a few adverse reactions that can happen after receiving a flu shot. The medical term for fainting, “vasovagal syncope,” describes a rapid decline in blood pressure due to a reduced heart...
With high school starting again soon, it’s time to ensure your teens have all the immunization requirements to enroll and start classes. Are your kids due for a booster shot of a required vaccination, and should you get any of the optional vaccinations for the...
If you’ve been to your doctor’s office during the fall or winter, you’ve probably seen posters announcing, “Flu shots save lives; ask for yours now!” These posters (and your doctor) aren’t wrong. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu...
In a perfect world, vaccines would protect you perfectly from diseases without causing any side effects. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Most vaccines come with side effects, whether mild or severe. It’s important to know what side effects you might...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced major changes in their lives and health. Beyond long COVID and related conditions, you may have heard talk about a medical condition referred to as COVID-19 neuropathy. In this guide, we’ll discuss...
Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the poliovirus. In centuries past, this disease was an epidemic that caused debilitating health conditions like paralysis. The invention of a vaccine has protected millions of people from this...
Vaccines have always been a hot topic, but the pandemic has fueled the flames of controversy. One of the most polarizing issues concerns routine immunizations for school-age children. But what about vaccines for teachers? Adults can transmit vaccine-preventable...
