Brachial neuritis is a neurological condition that can cause symptoms lasting for months, and in some cases for several years. Since brachial impairs many people’s ability to work, it can prove extremely expensive, and it can also negatively impact many other aspects of people’s day-to-day lives. Fortunately, financial compensation is available in some cases, and those who have been diagnosed with brachial neuritis after receiving any type of tetanus vaccine should speak with a vaccine lawyer about their legal rights. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tetanus Vaccine
Tetanus Vaccine Injury Claims Under the VICP
Tetanus is among the many diseases for which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend routine vaccination. Like all CDC-recommended vaccines, the tetanus vaccines (including DTaP, DTP, DT, Td and TT) are generally considered safe, but they present risks for certain injuries and illnesses in a very small percentage of cases. In this article, vaccine lawyer Leah Durant explains the process of seeking compensation for tetanus vaccine injuries under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Continue reading
What Vaccine Recipients Need to Know about AIDP and CIDP
The risk of being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is among the most serious risks associated with flu and tetanus vaccinations. Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) are variants of GBS that can have serious – and potentially fatal – consequences. Individuals who receive flu shots and tetanus booster shots should be aware of the symptoms of AIDP and CIDP, and parents should be prepared to seek medical attention at the first sign of either of these vaccine-related illnesses. Continue reading