Dangerous Vaccines

A vaccine is an agent made up of a killed (or severely weakened) bacteria or virus that stimulates antibody production in the body, but does not cause infection. Vaccines have been created for the prevention of many diseases, including:

• Measles
• Mumps
• Polio
• Hepatitis
• Rubella

Vaccines are considered safe for the majority of people to whom they are administered. However, in a small percentage of cases, vaccines have been known to cause allergic reactions, chronic medical conditions such as arthritis, and even death. Vaccines that have been subjects of pharmaceutical litigation cases include RhoGAM® and other vaccines that contain thimerosal.

Side Effects and Conditions Linked to Vaccines

Numerous possible side effects have been linked with vaccines, including:

• Anaphylactic shock: an allergic reaction characterized by a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties, which, if not treated immediately, can lead to death.
• Encephalitis: inflammation of the brain.
• Chronic arthritis: a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints.
• Vaccine-strain polio: the polio vaccine has been known to lead to polio infection in some patients.
• Vaccine-strain measles: the measles vaccine has been known to lead to measles infection in some patients.
• Intussusception: a condition characterized by the intestine folding in upon itself.
• Autism: a condition, usually diagnosed by the time a child turns three years old, that manifests itself in the form repetitive behavior, language difficulties, social problems, and abnormal movement.

Consult a Lawyer

If you or a member of your family has been harmed as the result of a vaccine, you may have a valid pharmaceutical litigation case. Use Lawyershop to locate a personal injury lawyer in your area who can advise you of your rights and evaluate your case.