What to do if my 11 year daughter was given a T-dap booster but I was not told of the possible side effects?
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What to do if my 11 year daughter was given a T-dap booster but I was not told of the possible side effects?
One being that half of all teens and preteens ages 11-18 years old given this shot tend to faint, unlike kids under 10. My daughter experienced syncope and collapse from a sitting position landing face first onto the hard concrete floor while in the exam room 5 minutes after receiving the mandatory T-dap booster. The fall caused 2 chipped teeth, 2 fat lips upper and lower on the left side, a concussion, and a black eye on the left side. Repeated vomiting and 30 minutes of complete confusion, pain, and fear she experienced. She was then transported to ER where a CAT scan was given, along with anti-nausea medicine to control the vomiting. Could this be malpractice or negligence on the part of the doctor’s office?
Asked on October 18, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Washington
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have writetn your daughter may have a possible negligence case against her treating physicain who had her innoculated with the booster that you have written about without disclosing in writing the possible side effects of the injection before it happened assuming custom and practice in the medical industry would have been to have such informed consent given to the minor's parent.
As such, I suggest that you consult with a personal injury attorney specializing in the area of medical malpractice about the possible liability issues of your question and your daughter's damages.
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