If you have questions about getting vaccinated, it is important to make sure you are relying on accurate information. Unfortunately, in today’s world, this is easier said than done. There are vast amounts of inaccurate information online—and this is especially true when it comes to information about vaccines.
So, what sources can (and should) you trust? Of course, if you have medical questions, it is best to consult with your doctor; and, if you have legal questions, you should consult with a vaccine injury attorney. But, if you are doing some research online, Immunize.org provides some tips for evaluating online health information. Continue reading
Getting vaccinated should be a simple and straightforward process. There are clear procedures that vaccine administrators can (and should) follow when providing immunizations, and following these procedures can greatly reduce the risk of vaccine-related injuries. Vaccine administrators also can (and should) take steps to help reduce vaccination anxiety for both children and adults when necessary. Yet, many people still have a negative immunization experience, and some find themselves in need of an experienced vaccine injury attorney. 
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides a source of financial recovery for individuals and families affected by vaccine injuries. While the VICP is a federal government program, filing a successful VICP claim is unlike filing for benefits under more well-known programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. When filing a VICP claim, you must be able to prove your right to compensation and how much you are entitled to recover—and this makes it important to have an experienced vaccine injury attorney on your side. 
When you or a loved one experiences a vaccine-related injury, filing a report helps the government assess the overall safety of the vaccines administered in the United States. Vaccine injury reports help agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) make informed decisions about future vaccine recommendations—and filing a report is one of the most important steps you can take to help protect yourself, your loved ones and others in the future. 
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that has been linked to several CDC-recommended vaccines. While the specific reason why these vaccines cause polymyalgia rheumatica remains unknown, the link has been recognized in claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). 
Although the CDC’s 
Each year, an extremely small percentage of vaccine recipients in the United States suffer fatal complications. Anaphylaxis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are among the most common causes of vaccine-related deaths in the U.S., though various other complications can have fatal effects as well. Regardless of the cause, for families that are coping with the loss of a loved one following a vaccination, recovering financial compensation typically involves hiring a vaccine lawyer to file a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). 
While the COVID-19 vaccine is making headlines – and with good reason – it is important to remember that this isn’t the only vaccine the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend. We are currently in the middle of the 2020-2021 flu season, and the CDC has stated that getting the flu vaccine is