Category: Flu Shot Vaccine Injuries

CAN A FLU SHOT OR TETANUS SHOT CAUSE BURSITIS?

Vaccines like the flu or tetanus shot can be a valuable tool in trying to maintain public health, but in rare cases, they can lead to painful and unexpected complications. One such condition is bursitis—a type of shoulder injury that can occur when a vaccine is improperly administered. While most people recover quickly from vaccinations,… Read more »

CAN ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS OR FROZEN SHOULDER BE CAUSED BY A FLU OR TETANUS SHOT?

Most people associate flu or tetanus shots with minor, short-lived soreness in the shoulder and at the injection site. However, for a small number of individuals, the administration of a flu shot, tetanus shot, or other vaccine can lead to a much more serious shoulder injury called adhesive capsulitis, which is commonly referred to as… Read more »

Recommendations for Landmarking to Prevent SIRVA

As previously discussed in other posts, shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) often occur as a result of improper administration techniques on the part of the person giving the flu shot, TDaP (tetanus booster), or other vaccination. Sometimes this comes in the form of administering the shot with an improper size needle, but more… Read more »

At What Angle Should a Flu Shot or TDAP Vaccination be Given

As you may know, shoulder injuries can occur as a result of receiving a flu shot, Tdap, or other vaccination.  Typically, these injuries are caused when the person or provider giving the shot administers it in an improper location on the arm, typically too high on the shoulder.  However, in some instances, the administration of… Read more »