Right. Just as it's the parent's decision whether or not the kids get a measles vaccine. And kids die as a result of adverse events associated with the measles vaccine. I don't see any stories posted on FR in re: measles vaccines. Also, keep in mind that 7 deaths associated with the vaccine doesn't neccesarily mean 7 deaths caused by the vaccine.
All comparisons in a debate like this should be apples-to-apples comparisons. Anything else is propaganda, no matter how well intentioned.
We have many stories here posted about vaccines. More links available per your request.
Merck's [HPV] vaccine tied to 3 deaths [Company lobbied states for shots to be required]
Hearing may link autism to vaccines
Study: Mercury damage to babies costs billions
FDA should take closer look at Thimerosal
CDC Vaccine Data Leads Scientists to Shocking Discovery, Possible Vaccine/Mercury/Autism Link
Federal Bill to Ban Mercury In Vaccines Reintroduced
Merck and the other companies are also in the business of creating vaccines from aborted fetuses.
ABORTED FETAL CELL LINE PRODUCTS AND ETHICAL ALTERNATIVES
|
Disease |
Vaccine Name |
Manufacturer |
Cell Line (Fetal) |
Ethical Version |
Manufacturer |
Cell Line (Non-Fetal) |
|
Chickenpox |
Varivax |
Merck & Co. |
WI-38, MRC-5 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Hepatitis A
|
Vaqta Havrix |
Merck & Co |
MRC-5 MRC-5 |
Aimmungen |
Kaketsuken (Japan & Europe) |
Vero (monkey) |
|
Hepatitis A & B |
Twinrix |
GSK |
MRC-5 |
Engerix Hep-B Only Recombivax Hep-B Only |
GSK Merck |
Yeast Yeast |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
MMR II |
Merck & Co |
RA273, WI-38 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Measles-Rubella |
MR VAX |
Merck & Co. |
RA273, WI-38 |
Attenuvax – Measles |
Merck |
Chick embryo |
|
Mumps-Rubella |
Biavax II |
Merck & Co. |
RA273, WI-38 |
Mumpsvax – Mumps |
Merck |
Chick embryo |
|
Rubella |
Meruvax II |
Merck & Co. |
RA273, WI-38 |
Takahashi Not available in US |
Kitasato Institute (Japan & Europe) |
Rabbit |
|
MMR + Chickenpox |
ProQuad |
Merck & Co. |
RA273, WI-38, MRC-5 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Polio |
Poliovax |
Sanofi Pasteur |
MRC-5 |
IPOL |
Sanofi Pasteur |
Vero (monkey) |
|
Rabies |
Imovax |
Sanofi Pasteur |
MRC-5 |
RabAvert |
Chiron |
Chick embryo |
|
Rheumatoid/OsteoArthritis |
Enbrel |
Immunex |
WI-26 VA4 |
Synvisc |
Genzyme Bio. |
None |
|
Sepsis |
Xigris |
Eli Lilly |
HEK-293 |
Ask your doctor |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Shingles |
Zostavax |
Merck & Co. |
WI-38, MRC-5 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Under Development Ebola |
TBA |
Crucell/NIH |
PER C6 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Under Development :Flu, Avian Flu |
TBA |
MedImmune Vaxin, Sanofi |
PER C6, HEK-293 |
FluVirin, Flu Shield Flu Zone, Flu Blok |
Chiron, Wyeth Sanofi ,Protein Sci |
Chick embryo Caterpillar |
|
New: HIV |
TBA |
Merck |
PER C6 |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
|
New: Smallpox |
Acambis 1000 |
Acambis |
MRC-5 |
ACAM2000 MVA3000 |
Acambis/Baxter |
Vero (monkey) Chick embryo |
*TBA: To Be Announced – Vaccine is under development; unnamed at present. NOTE: ALL CURRENT FLU VACCINES USE ETHICAL CELL LINES.
Physician Order Line:
Merck (Measles, Mumps) 800-422-9675 GSK: (Hepatitis-B) 866-475-8222
Sanofi Pasteur: (Polio) 800-822-3463 Chiron:(Rabies) 800 244-7668 (PST) Wyeth: (Flu) 800 666-7248
|
Note: Immune-Globulin shots will provide temporary immunity (3-5 months) for Hepatitis-A and Rubella. IGIM is a series of antibodies taken from donor blood designed to boost the immune system against specific diseases. No aborted fetal cell lines are used. |
NOTE: IF THE VACCINE YOU ARE QUESTIONING IS NOT LISTED HERE, IT DOES NOT USE ABORTED FETAL CELL LINES.