Tetanus Vaccine Injuries

Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates Practices Vaccine Law

Tetanus is an adverse medical condition that arises through the contamination of a deep cut or puncture wound. The infection causes muscle spasms—often originating around the jaw—and can lead to sudden and painful contractions of entire muscle groups. These contractions can be strong enough to cause bone fractures and /or muscle tears. Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) generally develops within eight days of infection but can lay dormant for up to several months. Left untreated, tetanus can be fatal, but it has largely been eliminated through widespread vaccinations.

Standard tetanus immunizations occur through a DTap injection—or its predecessor, DTP. These vaccines provide immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Td boosters are recommended every ten years to maintain effective immunization against tetanus and diphtheria.

Tetanus Shot Side Effects

Some mild side effects associated with the DTaP vaccine are: pain and swelling at the injection site, rash, mild fever, irritability, drowsiness, fussiness, vomiting, and loss of appetite after a shot.

As with most vaccines, rare but severe adverse reactions to DTaP, Tdap, Td, or TT vaccines can occur:

• Shoulder Injury
• Seizure
• Non‑stop crying
• High fever
• Coma
• Lower consciousness
• Permanent brain damage
• Brain damage (encephalopathy)
• Aplastic Anemia
• Optic Neuritis
• Death

Shoulder Injuries from Tetanus Vaccinations

Our firm currently examines and handles claims arising from serious shoulder injuries as a result of incorrect vaccine administration or other improper medical techniques. Common vaccine-related shoulder dysfunctions include loss of range of motion, frozen shoulder, bicipital tendonitis, or swelling. If you are still experiencing pain or sensitivity even six (6) months after your procedure, you must take action.

HRSA Statistics for claims filed and compensated:

• 36% of DTaP petitions have been compensated
• 31% of DT petitions have been compensated
• 31% of DTP petitions have been compensated
• 28% of DTaP‑Hep B‑IPV petitions have been compensated
• 57% of DTap‑HIB compensated
• 52% of Td petitions have been compensated
• 41% of Tdap petitions have been compensated
• 37% of Tetanus petitions have been compensated

If you have been seriously injured by the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccines, or Haemophilus Influenza Type B vaccine, please contact us today for helping filing a vaccine injury claim.

Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates is experienced in vaccine‑related litigation. We help clients from all over the country who have been injured by vaccination. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program exists to compensate individuals and families who have suffered the rare and severe side effects associated with certain vaccines. We can help you determine whether or not you have a case.

Tetanus Prevention

It is possible to protect yourself from getting Tetanus. According to the CDC, the best ways to prevent tetanus are through vaccination and taking good care of a wound:

• Vaccination: Make sure that you and your family are up to date with your tetanus vaccines. This is the best way to prevent tetanus in the future.
• Good Wound Care: Ensure that even small wounds such as blisters, scrapes, or breaks in the skin are taken care of immediately. Always wash your hands with soap and consult your doctor right away if you have concerns.

*Success rate does not include the infrequent filing to protect statute of limitation time limit where cases are not completely investigated.