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TDaP, DTaP, and Td Vaccine Injuries
The Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis ("TDaP") and Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis ("DTaP") vaccines can cause various adverse reactions and injuries including shoulder injuries, Encephalitis, Encephalomyelitis ("ADEM"), and Anaphylaxis, among other injuries.
The TDaP and DTaP vaccines are administered to prevent three bacterial diseases: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. As one of the most frequently received combination vaccines in the United States, sudden severe allergic reactions and injuries following the TDaP and DTaP vaccines are common, similar to that of tetanus shot pain. If you or a loved one has been injured, you may be entitled to compensation from a federal trust fund called the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund.
Injury risks from the TDaP vaccine
Although each medical professional's goal is to practice vaccine safety protocols when performing an administration, TDaP DTaP and Td vaccine injections can sometimes result in an adverse reaction. The TDaP vaccination can cause a variety of adverse events. Below is a list of covered injuries under the Vaccine Injury Table:
How to report TDaP vaccine injury
In the wake of a Tetanus Pertussis and Diphtheria vaccine injury, you should immediately notify your doctor's office. Be sure to provide the date of vaccination, the vaccine administrator’s information and the site of injection (i.e., left or right arm.) Your medical provider will ensure that you begin a course of treatment to best address your symptoms. Additionally, you should:
- Call your doctor as some tetanus vaccine injuries can be life-threatening if left untreated;
- Tell your doctor exactly what happened, the date and time of your vaccine, and where it was given;
- Ask your doctor to file a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System ("VAERS") form.
- Hire a vaccine injury attorney to protect your rights and ensure potential financial compensation.
VAERS stands for the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is a program managed by the CDC. The program processes submitted reports of vaccine injuries and adverse events from those who have been injured. It is not to bring a traditional civil lawsuit against any vaccine manufacturers. It is important to note that VAERS does not diagnose those who have been injured with a vaccine injury, but rather compile data about reported adverse reactions for the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration in hopes of improving vaccine safety measures in the future. There are no restrictions to who can file a VAERS report and it is often used as supplemental evidence in vaccine cases when determining the onset of an injury or symptoms.
A TDaP or DTaP vaccine injury can be complicated so do not hesitate to reach out to us!
