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• Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Zostavax Lawsuits Over Shingles Injuries

  July 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has rejected an attempt to appeal a decision dismissing all Zostavax lawsuits filed over claims the vaccine caused shingles breakouts.

• Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness ‘Waned Substantially’ After 10 Years: Study

  November 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The effectiveness of the Zostavax vaccine in preventing shingles drops to just 15% after 10 years, according to a new study.

• Appeals Court Urged to Overturn Dismissal of Zostavax Shingles Lawsuits

  May 15, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 1,00 plaintiffs whose Zostavax shingles injury lawsuits were dismissed last year are appealing the decision to the Third Circuit to have their cases reinstated.

• More than 1,100 Zostavax Lawsuits Over Shingles-Related Injuries Dismissed by Federal Judge

  December 9, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed more than 1,100 Zostavax lawsuits claiming the vaccine caused recipients to develop shingles, which it was supposed to prevent.

• Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Recommended for Immunocompromised Adults: CDC Reports

  January 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC says it approves of the use of Shingrix in immunocompromised adults, which was contraindicated for the competing shingles live virus vaccine, Zostavax.

• Preemption Defense Rejected for Zostavax Shingles Lawsuits Design Defect Claims

  November 15, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has denied a motion by Merck to dismiss Zostavax shingles vaccine lawsuits which claimed the cases were preempted by federal law.

• Shingrix Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk Seen During 42 Days After Shingles Vaccination: Study

  November 12, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The Shingrix vaccine appears to be linked to a small, but statistically significant, increased risk og Guillain-Barre Syndrome, according to the findings of a study which led to new label warnings earlier this year.

• Zostavax Lawsuit Filed Over Shingles Vaccine Injuries

  September 22, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Zostavax lawsuit claims a woman suffered shingles after receiving the vaccine, which is supposed to prevent the condition.

• Zostavax “Science Day” To Be Held To Educate MDL Court About Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine

  August 30, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A "science Day" has been scheduled for late September, to help the Court understand the science involved in claims the Zostavax vaccine causes shingles and other health problems instead of preventing them.

• Zostavax Statute of Limitations Defense Rejected in Bellwether Case

  August 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rejected an effort by Merck to have a Zostavax shingles lawsuit thrown out on statute of limitations grounds.