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 : 
  

  
EC2612
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Mr. David Karle
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/05/2006 11:12:42
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Mr. David Karle
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Individual Consumer
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 I am writing per FDAs invitation for Public Comment on Docket Number 2006D-0383. It is my understanding that the NIH/NIAID and certain pharmaceutical companies have taken the position that it is appropriate to develop new vaccines based on aborted fetal cell lines.  I am against the use of cell lines obtained from abortions.  It would be wrong  to develop vaccines to save lives whose source was the destruction of an embryo. This is morally objectionable to many people and will put them in the position of having to choose to use vaccines to protect their children and themselves that were obtained in a manner they consider unethical.  This is not necessary since other ethical cell lines are available.  Please do not put me, a father of four children, in such a position.  Please take the position that vaccines should be developed from non-aborted cell lines.  This will avoid a controversy that just isnt necessary in this important area.



Thank You, 

David Karle