Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Dangerous Drugs > Gardasil > Miscarriage Gardasil: Miscarriage Lawsuit Miscarriage is a tragic and unfortunately common part of life. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists report that ten to twenty-five percent of all reported pregnancies will end in miscarriage. There are many factors that can cause miscarriage ranging from a bad diet to excessive strenuous activity or worse, physical injury. But what happens when an expecting mother is extra careful about what she eats and how she carries herself during pregnancy ends up suffering one of these tragic events? What if a vaccination is to blame? Have you or someone you love has suffered adverse side effects after taking Gardasil? If so, contact a product liability attorney in your local area today! Gardasil was manufactured by Merck and approved by the Federal Drug Administration as an HPV vaccination. Though the manufacturer touted a staggering 90-100% success rate and has lobbied to make the the vaccination mandatory in some states, recent studies suggest that the vaccination may not be as safe as initially thought. Studies show that there may be a possible link between Gardasil and miscarriages. Miscarriages can have their own devastating effects on the body such as:
A recent report showed that there was a potential link between Gardasil and 28 women who miscarried after receiving the vaccination. Many of these victims had taken the vaccination during pregnancy or at least within 30 days of the pregnancy. When a patient takes a vaccine, the idea is to prevent a dangerous ailment or illness. Patients trust the vaccines they are taking have gone through rigorous testing and are clearly safe to use. Many patients are skittish about taking something as simple as a flu shot. Knowing that these vaccination may cause such adverse effects could be very alarming. Especially when the initial reports boast such a high success rate. A miscarriage can be a very traumatic experience not just for the victim but her family. It Can create emotional turmoil and trauma within families and even tear apart relationships. The financial burden of treating someone who has suffered a miscarriage can also be staggering. If you or someone you love has experienced a miscarriage and has taken Gardasil, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today! |