Merck Faces Hundreds of Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuits
Merck & Co. is facing hundreds of lawsuits from people who developed shingles or other severe side effects after receiving Zostavax, a vaccine that was supposed to prevent shingles.
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U.S. Government Pays Billions to Vaccine Injury Victims
In the last 30 years, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has paid roughly $4 billion to over 16,000 people who suffered side effects of vaccines. Between 2013 and 2017 alone,...
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Woman Injured by Flu Shot Gets $2.4 Million Settlement
The U.S. government awarded $2.4 million to a woman who was hospitalized with severe side effects of a flu vaccine she got in 2013.
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Brooklyn Parents File Lawsuit to Stop Mandatory Measles Vaccines
Amid an outbreak of measles in Brooklyn, New York, a group of 5 mothers have filed a lawsuit to stop mandatory measles vaccines.
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Mumps Outbreak at Temple University Sickens 86 Students
An outbreak of mumps has spread to 86 students at Temple University over the last month. Next week, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will offer free vaccinations.
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Mild Flu Season May Be Due to Better Vaccine Match
This year's mild flu season may be due to a better vaccine match, according to the CDC.
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FDA Approves 6-in-1 Vaccine from Merck and Sanofi
January 4, 2019 — The FDA has just approved a 6-in-1 shot that combines immunizations against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, and Hib disease. Sanofi Pasteur and Merck &...
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Rubella Vaccine Lawsuit
Our lawyers are evaluating lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from the MMR rubella vaccine. Overview Rubella vaccines are immunizations that...
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Tetanus Vaccine Lawsuit
Our lawyers are evaluating lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from any type of tetanus vaccine. Overview Tetanus vaccines (also known...
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Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit
Our lawyers are evaluating lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from shingles vaccines, including Zostavax® and Shingrix®. Overview Shingles vaccines are...
