Pertussis Vaccine Lawsuit
Our lawyers are evaluating lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from the pertussis vaccine. Overview Pertussis vaccines (also known as “whooping...
Tag: Pertussis
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Whooping Cough Reemergence Raises Vaccine Concerns
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases have been rising for the past few decades in the United States, despite vaccination rates topping 94% in children. With such high vaccine coverage, we would...
Maryland Reports Uptick in Pertussis Infections
The Maryland Department of Health reported a 15% increase in the number of confirmed or possible cases of pertussis (“whooping cough”) in the first half of 2017, compared to the...
Pertussis Vaccine Side Effects
Injection-site pain and swelling are the most common side effects of vaccines against pertussis (whooping cough). There are also reports of seizures, encephalitis, brain disorders, and other severe side effects....
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Pertussis Vaccine
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious lung infection that is preventable with the DTaP pertussis vaccine for children, or the Tdap pertussis booster shot for teenagers and adults. What is...
Quadracel Vaccine
Quadracel is a shot that can be given as the last dose in the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) or IPV (polio) series of immunizations. The most serious side effects include...
Pentacel Vaccine
Pentacel is the first and only combination vaccine for DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), IPV (polio), and Hib infections. Up to 16% of children develop fevers. Other serious side effects...
DTaP Vaccine
DTaP is an immunization that helps children under 7 develop immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and sometimes other diseases. The most serious side effects include allergic reactions, fevers, seizures, nerve...
Boostrix Vaccine
Boostrix is a Tdap vaccine that is given in a single booster shot. Boostrix is an immunization for teenagers and adults against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. What is Boostrix? Boostrix®...
Infanrix Vaccine
Infanrix an immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. It is given in a 5-dose series of shots to children between the ages of 2 months and 6 years old. What...