SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) refers to types of shoulder injuries that occur as a result of the administration of a flu shot, tetanus shot, or other vaccination. These injuries most frequently occur when the shot is administered too high or too deep into the shoulder joint or bursa, rather than the deltoid muscle where it is supposed to be given. As a result, this can lead to inflammation and/or damage to the shoulder and supporting structures.
Some common medical diagnoses that can result from a SIRVA injury include:
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) – Characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
- Bursitis – Inflammation of the bursa, often the subdeltoid or subacromial bursa, leading to shoulder pain and swelling.
- Tendinitis/Tendinopathy – Inflammation or degeneration of tendons, particularly of the rotator cuff (e.g., supraspinatus tendinitis).
- Rotator Cuff Tear or Injury – Partial or full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, often involving the supraspinatus tendon, caused or worsened by inflammation or trauma from the shot.
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome – Occurs when shoulder tendons are pinched during shoulder movements, often due to inflammation from the shot and/or other structural issues.
- Glenohumeral Joint Synovitis – Inflammation of the synovial lining of the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and limited motion.
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered any of the above injuries after receiving a flu shot, tetanus shot, or other vaccine, please contact our firm as soon as possible. Our firm is experienced in litigating vaccine injury claims on behalf of those suffering shoulder injuries. We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have as well as to discuss filing a potential claim for compensation on your behalf.
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