CAN A VACCINE CAUSE A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY?
The short answer is yes. When a vaccine isn’t given properly, it can cause a vaccine injury known as SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. According to the NCBI, SIRVA occurs when a vaccine is inserted too high or too deep, causing the injection to be given in the shoulder joint instead of the deltoid muscle. SIRVA itself is an umbrella term that covers a variety of shoulder injuries from vaccines. Sometimes, a specific diagnosis may follow, such as rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff is the group of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, which keeps the upper arm bones in the shoulder socket. When the needle is injected in the wrong location, the shoulder joint may become inflamed, causing these tendons and muscles to tear. What Are the Symptoms of this Injury? The rotator cuff is a large area of the shoulder, and it is essential to its functionality. If a rotator cuff becomes injured due to a vaccination, you may experience a limited range of motion, as well as: • Shoulder pain within 48 hours after receiving the vaccine. • Reduced range of motion in the affected shoulder. You have trouble brushing your hair or reaching behind your back.
• Shoulder pain that lasts for weeks after the vaccine. It’s sometimes described as a dull ache deep in the shoulder joint. • Always make sure to consult with a medical professional if you believe you have sustained a SIRVA injury. Can I Receive Compensation for My SIRVA Injury? Yes. If you have a shoulder injury from a covered vaccination, you may be entitled to compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a special no-fault program run by the U.S. Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C. It was created to help those who have been injured due to a vaccine. Any vaccine can cause a rotator cuff injury if it is injected too high on the shoulder. However, not every injection is covered under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. All vaccines recommended by the Centers of Disease Control for children and pregnant women are covered under the VICP. If you’re interested in learning more about the VICP, I wrote a book, “Vaccine Injuries: Understanding the Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program.” It details everything you need to know about the program and what to expect when you file a claim. Text “VICP” to 312-847-2428 to get a free copy.
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