2006D-0383
  

  
 Characterization and Qualification of Cell Substrates and Other Biological Starting Materials Used in the Production of Viral Vaccines for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases

  


  

  

  


  

  


  

  


  

  


  

  


  

  
FDA Comment Number : 
  

  
EC2596
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Mrs. Jennifer Hunter
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/05/2006 11:12:04
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Mrs. Jennifer Hunter
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Individual Consumer
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 I am appalled at the possibility that aborted fetal cell lines could be used in vaccines or for any other medical use. There are plenty of alternatives available that have been in use for decades. What happened to the medical industry being one of ehics? I personally will refuse any vaccines for my children that have been obtained from aborted fetuses. As it is many parents are refusing to vaccinate their children based on mercury levels. Using aborted fetal cell lines will encourage even more parents to forego vaccines for their children. Already there are outbreaks of  preventable childhood diseases due to the whole mercury scare. These diseases will make an even stronger comeback with more people refusing to vaccinate based on these new ethical concerns. I strongly urge the FDA to prohibit any and all use of aborted fetal cell lines.