Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects and Vaccine Compensation

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccination compensation for injuries

Everything you need to know about the potential consequences of pneumonia vaccine injuries and seeking vaccine compensation

Pnumococal vaccine injuries and vaccine compensation

Shoulder pain after a pneumococcal conjugate shot?

How to know if your vaccine caused an injury

In rare instances, people suffer shoulder pain after that doesn't go away after a vaccination. Lingering shoulder pain after a vaccination is known as SIRVA or shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

Normal, Mild Symptoms from Vaccination

pain begins within 24 hours after vaccine injection
symptoms resolve after 24 to 72 hour duration
mild intensity (pain ~1/10 to 3/10), of sore, bruised quality
no functional impairment
improves with use of arm
swelling, soreness, and redness at the injection site
low-grade fever or chills
loss of appetite
feeling tired
headache
nausea
fussiness (irritability) in young children

SIRVA signs and symptoms

shoulder pain starting within 48 hours after injection
pain lasts weeks or months
intense pain (~3/10 to 10/10) of throbbing, burning, or sore quality, worsening with movement
limited arm range of motion, especially raising your arm above shoulder-height or reaching behind your back
shoulder weakness, difficulty lifting or holding objects
inflammation and swelling of the injured shoulder
ineffectiveness of pain medication to mitigate symptoms
sleep disruption

Known Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Injuries and Complications

Shoulder Injuries (SIRVA)

According to the National Institutes of Health, SIRVA, or shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration, is a term for many shoulder injuries that can occur when a vaccine is injected into the shoulder in the wrong tissue. SIRVA symptoms include severe pain that lasts weeks or months, inability to raise or reach with the affected arm, and shoulder weakness. Learn more about SIRVA here.

Sudden fainting (vasovagal syncope )

Sometimes individuals suddenly faint while receiving a vaccine injection. This is caused by changes in blood flow that can cause lack of blood flow to the brain. While sudden fainting is not inherently dangerous, sometimes people are injured falling when they faint, sometimes suffering traumatic brain injuries. The Mayo Clinic describes more about vasovagal syncope here. Learn more about sudden fainting after a vaccination here.

Pneumococcal Conjugate Facts

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pneumococcal vaccines are the best way to protect against serious pneumococcal infections, which can result in pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection, among other serious complications. The CDC advises that older adults are at greater risk of serious illness and death.

Pneumococcal vaccinations have been in use for decades. The CDC advises pneumococcal vaccination for children younger than 5 years old, adults over 50 years old, and other people with certain risk conditions. The CDC advises against pneumococcal vaccination if they have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after certain previous vaccinations, which is why it is important to discuss allergy history with one's medical provider.

There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines used in the United States, pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Unfortunately, at this time, only the pneumococcal conjugate vaccines are included in the government's compensation program, the VICP. The system does not provide vaccine compensation for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

What Do I Do Now?

If you have suffered a vaccine injury, you may be entitled to vaccine compensation.

But claims are time limited. Book a free legal consultation to learn about your options.

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Pneumococcal Conjugate Injury
FAQs

Can I get nerve or muscle damage from a vaccine injection?

Yes. Vaccine injections, including pneumococcal conjugate and flu shots, have been known to cause a variety of shoulder damage, including muscle or tendon tearing or damage to nerves. This usually happens when the needle is placed wrong and the vaccine is injected into the wrong tissue. Learn more about vaccine shoulder injuries here.

If you are experiencing severe or lingering pain after a flu shot, you should consult a medical professional as soon as possible. Click here for tips when meeting with your doctor.

Can I get compensation for a pneumococcal vaccine injury?

Yes, depending on the injury, the symptoms, and the kind of flu shot. But there are time limitations to file a claim for vaccine compensation.

Most notably, the US Government Vaccination Program does not cover pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinations (Pneumonvax). The program only covers vaccine injuries from the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV).

Book a free legal consultation to discuss on your options by clicking here.

What does a vaccine injury claim involve?

The United States government offers a no-fault program to compensate individuals injured by a vaccine administration. This program awards compensation from a federal fund. It does not involve suing your doctor, pharmacy, or the vaccine manufacturer.

The claims process involves collecting and reviewing your medical records and submitting sworn statements from you and other witnesses telling your story. If you meet the compensation requirements, the court will award vaccine compensation.

To learn more about the compensation program, click here.

Should I hire a vaccine injury law firm?

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program does accept claims by individuals without an attorney, but it is recommended to retain legal counsel assist you through the program. Successfully navigating the program requires both legal understanding and medical specialization.

Most attorneys representing clients in the program do so for free. They are compensated from the fund only after they successfully help their client through the process.

The attorneys at Shoulder Injury Lawyers, Inc. are vaccine injury specialists. Our attorneys and collegues with whom we partner represent hundreds of vaccine injured clients. We treat every case as a unique story to tell and are highly available to keep you updated and involved throughout the process. And our results speak for themselves.

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