Legal Immunity Set for Swine Flu Vaccine Makers

FoodConsumer.org ^ | August 20, 2009

[khnyny]

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius has not only given immunity to the makers of Tamiflu and Relenza for injuries stemming from their use against swine flu, she has granted immunity to future swine flu vaccines and “any associated adjuvants”. The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time around, they will have no recourse.

The 2006 Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (the PREP Act) allows the DHHS Secretary to invoke almost complete immunity from liability for manufacturers of vaccines and drugs used to combat a declared public health emergency.

[The4thHorseman]

I am all for tort reform...However, NOBODY should be granted blanket immunity for bodily harm given the stakes.

You got that right. This isn't tort reform--it goes way beyond it.

This just sealed my decision not to get the vaccine. (I've never gotten a flu vaccine before and see no reason to start now, especially in light of this ridiculous decision.)

[freeangel]

“any associated adjuvants”

And that is what makes this EXTRA worrisome. Do a little research on Squalene. Novaris and Glaxo-Kline-Smith are reportedly using this in the manufacture of the vaccine. I sure hope those healthcare workers in NY get together and walk out before giving into that mandate. It may save their lives.

[Blood of Tyrants]

So the NJ state government is going to FORCE children to get the flu shot and there is no legal recourse if something goes terribly wrong?

BTW, DO NOT get the nasal spray vaccine as it contains the LIVE virus.

[DrewsMum]

“Dems are in bed with big pharma”

Well, then it’s a 3some cause Repubs are right up in there too.....

[drypowder]

Tha’s our gubmnt.

[TexasRepublic]

Well, that does not inspire much confidence in the stuff.

[The Comedian]

Do these seem like the actions of a group who wants to ensure and safeguard the health of Americans, or who want to chemically ensure the reduced health of the populace and its possible reduction via mortality?

I am willing to entertain alternative conclusions. I just can't think of any.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[chuck_the_tv_out]

Yeah it’s OK though, cos corzine is confident.

[mlizzy]

So when do we get implanted with our chips?

Dear God, do something with these people!

[khnyny]

Before everyone starts to freak out, I think an examination of the backstory needs to be looked at -

From what I understand, pharma companies were given certain lawsuit immunity regarding childhood vaccinations back in the 1980's. Pharma companies did not invest in new vaccines because of the liability and the lack of profit. From what I can ascertain, (don't quote me) the pharma companies told the government that they were not going to create new vaccines unless they received certain "protections". The government, afraid of the prospect of devastating, worldwide pandemics, caved into the pharmaceutical lobby pressure. Imho, the government caved and actually went overboard with a blanket immunity which has the potential to not properly protect or benefit the public.

To be fair, I believe that the government position was motivated, at least in part, by fear generated by the pharma lobby.

It's a complicated issue, with many aspects.

[JavaJumpy]

H1N1 vaccination trial participant has adverse reaction (thimersol and squalene discussed):

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/121071

[Kenny]

I wish some Dem or drug industry flunkee would flip and tell the public what deal Obabama cut with the drug industry to back his health plan. This has got to be part of that, otherwise I’d have to think our government’s just gone completely insane.

Wait a minute ....

[tbw2]

If immunity is granted by the government, can it later be rescinded by another administration or even a new HHS?

[timetostand]

That’s it for me too! Time to say F U to these socialist rats. They best leave my Grandkids alone too!! come get me

[JavaJumpy]

IMHO I think it’s because of the squalene which is suspected of causing Gulf War Syndrome.

[justiceseeker93]

If the plaintiff's bar can't go after the drug companies, they'll have secondary targets. The doctors and other medical personnel administering the vaccine will be vulnerable and Sebelius and the congressional ‘Rats won't do a darn thing to protect them!

[Integrityrocks]

There are a LOT of people who are not aware of the fact that they have an egg allergy. Especially children, where the affects haven’t been figured out. This vaccine is egg based and can be extremely dangerous to people with egg allergies. It can kill and be much more deadly than the flu itself. Forced immunization with immunity is absolutely frightening. People should be screaming about this breach of our rights. Do not allow yourself to be vaccined if you are not sure if you have an egg allergy.

[Circle_Hook]

If those vaccine makers get immunity, then the people should be able to make the choice whether or not to get the shot! Simple as that! Sounds like they are expecting problems from the vaccine! I will not take it!

[ExTexasRedhead]

Ain’t no way!!! I don’t trust any of them now.

[XenaLee]

Everything is complicated these days. What I see clearly, to cut to the chase and the quick, is a fascist leftist/Marxist government trying to force-feed us all a diet of government-controlled, nanny-state, ‘cradle to grave’ (emphasis on the grave part ala end of life counseling/death panels) healthcare... wherein they can also force us to accept vaccinations that may or may NOT be safe with no recourse but to suffer the unknown consequences, force us to take the insurance at penalty of fines and/or imprisonment, and force us to do any number of other, currently unknown or unlisted, government-mandated edicts.

Not so complicated, really.....when you look at things with unclouded (ie unliberal leftist) eyes.

My one big question is this. Why the HELL isn’t everybody speaking out, en masse, against this current fascist regime and its’ attempts to FORCE ‘supposedly free’ Americans to do ANYthing???