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 : 
  

  
EC2893
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Mr. Brad Sjoquist
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/11/2006 10:12:57
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Mr. Brad Sjoquist
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Individual Consumer
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 I am very much opposed to the use of embryonic and/or fetal cell lines in the use of vaccines.  The FDA should be concerned about doing things in the most ethical way possible.  There are a number of ethical problems with using these cell lines, especially since there are individuals who would reject a vaccination if they knew that it was created from embryonic and/or fetal cell lines.  This becomes a public health concern.  I urge you to investigate more ethical alternatives so as to ensure that the beliefs and values of a large portion of the American public are respected.