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 »
One of the most commonly administered vaccines is the TDaP booster, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Tetanus doesn’t spread from person to person but can enter your body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria and pertussis are infections that spread from person to person. All three diseases can cause serious, life-threatening health… Read more »
SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related To Vaccine Administration) is a term used to describe a range of shoulder injuries that result from the improper administration of vaccines. While vaccinations are generally safe and well-tolerated, the way a shot is given can impact the surrounding tissues, leading to pain and limited shoulder mobility. The anatomy of the… Read more »
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 »
As detailed in prior entries, shoulder injuries can occur as a result of receiving a flu shot, Tdap, or other vaccination. Typically, these injuries are caused from improper needle placement by the person or provider administering the shot. However, in rare instances, the use of an improper gauge or length needle can also cause injury… Read more »
As detailed in prior entries, shoulder injuries can occur after the administration of a flu shot or other vaccination. Typically, these injuries are caused from poor needle placement by the person administering the vaccine, use of an improper gauge or size needle, or a localized reaction to the vaccine serum itself. The Advisory Committee on… Read more »
We’ve previously detailed some important differences and distinctions between normal shoulder pain following a flu shot or other vaccination and what might be the symptoms of a more serious shoulder injury. In this post, we will go over some things to keep in mind if you believe you may have suffered such a shoulder injury…. Read more »
Below is a link to a press release outlining legislation proposed by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, U.S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI), former Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Oversight… Read more »
As you may have read previously, on July 20, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to amend the Vaccine Injury Table by removing Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), vasovagal syncope, and the new vaccines category, Item XVII. This proposed Rule change would have had… Read more »
A recent study published by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada provided tips for reducing the risk of getting a shoulder injury when receiving a flu shot and also corroborated the need for health care professionals to understand how these injuries can happen and to take certain precautions to minimize their occurrence. The… Read more »
