Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is a rare but serious complication following suspected inadvertent administration of a vaccine too high in the deltoid or into the shoulder joint. It can cause a local inflammatory response and potential trauma to local structures within the shoulder joint with symptoms lasting for weeks, months or even years.  

Our reference page has recently been updated to detail:    

  • symptoms/features of SIRVA 
  • impacts and implications  
  • diagnosis and treatment options 
  • how to prevent SIRVA 
  • where to report a case of SIRVA. 

 To view the page in full, follow the link below:  

MVEC: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)