SIRVA Vaccine Injury and the Flu Shot
What is it and what is the connection?
What is SIRVA Vaccine Injury?
The most common Vaccine Injury*.SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, manifests as shoulder pain and limited range of motion of the shoulder occurring after the administration of a vaccine injection - and typically develops within 48 hours of injection. show more...
While some degree of discomfort may be expected from any shoulder injection, the improper administration of a vaccine can cause severe, often debilitating, pain, which can lead to complications. Pain lasting longer than a few days is not associated with the normal side effects of receiving a vaccination - instead it may indicate a more serious injury.
The SIRVA vaccine injury is so common that a specialized court within the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has been created to hear vaccine injury claims. To date, about $4 billion has been paid out to 6,000 patients with vaccine issues, according to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. And the total number of claims are increasing every year. In 2011, there were 386 claims compared to 1,234 in 2017, according to the program.
What causes a SIRVA Injury?
All relevant medical and scientific literature suggests that SIRVA is due to an inflammatory effect from a vaccine administered into the subdeltoid bursa (the muscle underneath your upper shoulder muscle). This inflammatory response may be due either to the antigenic or nonantigenic components of the vaccine (antimicrobial, preservative, etc). show more...
Doctors based these assumptions on the consistent presentations of adhesive capsulitis (as demonstrated by the patient's pain, lack of motion, weakness, and impaired mobility/functionality in thier affected shoulder) and multiple noted pathologies on imaging, more than would be expected by the trauma of vaccination.
How is SIRVA related to the Flu Shot?
Approximately 70% of SIRVA cases are related to the improper administation of the flu shot, which are most commonly administered to adults. It is thought that the flu shot is the most common cause of SIRVA injuries simply due to the sheer volume of flu shots administered to the general public year after year. It is important to note that any vaccine that is administered improperly can cause a SIRVA vaccine injury. show more...
Today, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program recognizes a causal connection between vaccines and SIRVA if a person experiences pain within 48 hours of receiving a vaccination and that pain continues to manifest for at least 6 months.
What Treatment is Available for SIRVA Injury?
Treatment of SIRVA injuries can be conservative such as physical therapy and over the counter pain relievers (Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc.). More aggressive treatments include cortisone injections, shoulder manipulation techniques and surgical intervention.
What are the common SIRVA diagnoses?
SIRVA injuries are often diagnosed by way of MRI or sometimes an EMG. Many times, the diagnosis is made through a physical examination of the shoulder joint. While an MRI may have normal findings, a physical examination may still pinpoint a shoulder injury related to the vaccine. show more...
The most common medical diagnoses associated with SIRVA injury are as follows: brachial neuritis, brachial plexus, torn rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder bursitis, shoulder tendinitis, and shoulder impingement syndrome.
All diagnoses listed above qualify for compensation in the VICP.
What to do if you believe your Shoulder Injury is related to a Vaccine?
If you believe that you have experienced a shoulder injury from a vaccine, we recommend you follow these steps:
1. Obtain a copy of your vaccine consent form, especially if you received a vaccine at a pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Publix, etc.) or through your employer. This document is critical for proving that you received a vaccine and is required by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. show more...
2. Report your symptoms and complaints to your family doctor as soon as possible. Pay particular attention to when your symptoms began so you can report the correct timing to your doctor.
3. Follow your doctor’s medical treatment plan for dealing with your shoulder injury. Treatment plans can begin conservatively with ice, rest, and over- the-counter Ibuprofens, and can escalate to prescription medications and physical therapies.
4. Consult with a licensed vaccine attorney to discuss how to best proceed with legal remedies through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The statute of limitations for shoulder injury cases is three (3) years from date your shoulder symptoms began.
5. Continue to follow up with your doctor for treatment in order to document your progress to make sure you are effectively treating your shoulder injury.
6. After presenting to your family doctor, it is common for your family doctor to refer you to an orthopedist or sports medicine doctor, and physical therapy. Shoulder injuries are unique to each individual and so one treatment plan may work from one person, but may not work for another. There is a lot of trial and error to see how one progresses. Be active and dedicated through your doctors to find the best treatment plan that works for you.
Remember, all SIRVA cases must be filed in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program so you will not have to worry about suing your family doctor, nurse or pharmacist that administered the vaccine. In fact, we rely on family doctors and pharmacists in helping us document your shoulder injury.
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Are you suffering from SIRVA Injury after a Flu Shot? If so, you may be eligible for substantial compensation from the Vaccine Fund that can help you pay for medical treatment, recover lost wages, and ease your pain and suffering.
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01 What Can You Expect?
An important step toward getting justice is contacting an experienced attorney. The Vaccine Awareness Center sends the form above to an affiliated vaccine attorney. A licensed attorney that specializes in vaccine law will call you within 30 minutes or less.
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02 Find Out Your Legal Options
A licensed attorney that specializes in vaccine law will review your case for free and identify resources that can help you or your loved one cope. The attorney will ask you questions about the vaccine that caused the injury and the patient’s medical history. Law firms use this information to evaluate your claim. They will let you know whether they are able to handle a case like yours.
03 Decide the Best Option for You
Filing a claim can help you pay for medical treatment, recover lost wages, and ease your pain and suffering. The VAC® helps you start this process. We connect you with a licensed attorney that specializes in vaccine law, but the decision whether to file a claim and hire a specific firm is entirely up to you.
Unlike typical personal injury lawsuits, you will not be required to pay any attorneys fees or litigation costs throughout your vaccine case. Your vaccine lawyer is paid from the federal vaccine fund at the end of the case, seperate and apart from any recovery you may receive. Your legal representation is truly free at all times.
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When you suffer a life changing vaccine injury you need an effective advocate to ensure you have a fair and just hearing in the legal process. I received that and so much more from my attorney Mr. David Carney. Not only is Mr. Carney uniquely qualified in this area of law he is a nationally recognized expert. He was genuinely concerned about my well being and went right to work on my claim. I received compensation that exceeded my expectations and now gives me peace of mind for my future. I would recommend Mr. Carney without reservation. He is a topflight attorney, in a difficult field who knows how to get the job done.
~ Robert McCabe from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 2, 2022
The service provided by David Carney was exceptional. I was supported all along the way, and considering the stress I experienced as a result of my vaccine injury, this says a lot. He was consistently responsive to my emails and phone calls when I had questions. I felt that his professional demeanor and responsiveness at times left me feeling that I was his only or top client. I felt very comfortable with the care and service I received throughout my case as a direct result of this amazing service. The outcome was highly favorable and exceeded expectations. David prepared me for exactly what to expect each step of the way. I have and will continue to recommend services to anyone facing a vaccine injury. Thank you so very much for all of your help David. Your service can't be adequately measured with this brief narrative.
~ Scott Reynolds from Warren, Michigan
Feb. 10, 2022
I highly recommend the law firm of Green & Schafle LLC. Attorney David J Carney represented me in my case. David guided me thorough the understanding of what I needed to do in processing my vaccine injury claim. I had constant shoulder and arm pain, due to an improper pneumonia vaccine injection that I had received. I appreciated David and his team guidance throughout the entire legal process. David and his team succeeded in getting a satisfactory settlement for me. Thank you again, David.
~ Robert Prude from Phoenix, Arizona
Jan. 13, 2022