Recently, word from Texas concerns a whooping cough epidemic and officials are calling for everyone to be vaccinated. The correct terminology for whooping cough is Pertussis. You cannot just be vaccinated for Pertussis. Instead, if you are going to be vaccinated you need to receive the DTaP. This stands for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. You […]
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VACCINE COMPENSATION LAW: VACCINATE OR NOT?
Recently, I was having a conversation with another attorney about our various practice areas. I told him that I represent people injured by vaccines through the National Vaccine Injury Program and that my clients are from various parts of the country. We discussed the program and then he asked me what my thoughts were about […]
Vaccine Compensation Law: What is the MMR Vaccine and What Can I Do if My Child Has an Adverse Reaction?
The MMR vaccine is first given to a child between the ages of 12 and 15 months. A second MMR shot is given generally between the ages of 4 and 6 before they enter school. Usually, proof of MMR vaccination is needed for your child to attend school. The MMR is one of the most […]
Vaccine Compensation Law: Do Adults Have Anything to Worry About a Tetanus Shot?
Recently, we settled a vaccine injury compensation claim in which our client received a substantial monetary recovery to help compensate her for her injuries. Our client received a Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine after a routine doctor’s appointment. As is customary, the doctor asked if she was up-to-date with her Tetanus vaccine to which I am sure she […]
Vaccine Compensation Law: Adverse Reactions to HPV-Gardasil Vaccines, Fact or Myth? You be the Judge!
Recently, I blogged on the issue of adverse reactions to HPV-Gardasil vaccines. The information for the article was based upon my own personal experience representing people in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program as well as my review of hundreds, if not thousands of pages of literature on the topic. The purpose of my blog […]
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