HPV Vaccine Lawsuit

Overview

HPV vaccines are immunizations against Human Papillomavirus, a sexually-transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer, genital warts, and other complications in men and women.

How is the HPV Vaccine Given?

There only HPV vaccine currently on the market in the U.S. is Gardasil 9®. It is administered as a 0.5-mL injection into the upper arm (deltoid muscle) near the shoulder.

Can HPV Vaccine Cause SIRVA?

HPV vaccines that are injected improperly into the shoulder may cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). This side effect is believed to occur as a result of an inflammatory reaction in the shoulder when the needle is accidentally injected too high or too deep.

Symptoms of SIRVA After HPV Vaccines

Arm pain
Shoulder pain
Intense, stabbing pain
Shoulder dysfunction
Weakness
Limited range of motion
Lack of flexibility
Inflammation

Autoimmune Disorders Linked to HPV Vaccine

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Small fiber neuropathy
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Multiple sclerosis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Transverse myelitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Interconnective tissue disorder
Autoimmune pancreatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis

Other Serious HPV Vaccine Side Effects

Fibromyalgia
Dysautonomia
Premature ovarian failure
Infertility
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic regional pain syndrome
Cognitive dysfunction
Migraines and severe headaches
Persistent gastrointestinal discomfort
Neuropathic pain
Joint pain
Brain fog
And more

$6 Million Paid Out in HPV Vaccine Lawsuits

Nearly $6 million has been paid to 49 people who were injured by the the HPV vaccine as of 2013, according to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) .

The payout breaks down to an average of $120,000 per claim. However, only 49 claims were awarded financial compensation (47 injuries and 2 deaths) out of 200 claims for HPV vaccine injuries.