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 : 
  

  
EC3033
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Mr. Ken Granholm
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/12/2006 09:12:42
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Mr. Ken Granholm
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Health Professional
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 With regards to using aborted fetal cell lines for the manufacturing of vaccines, please note that I strongly object to this approach as 1) it is unethical and I could not use the vaccines created in good conscience, and would feel compelled to boycott the use thereof, 2) it may create a black market for aborted fetuses, 3) the government may fund the manufacturers and I do not want my tax dollars to be used, 4) abortion clinics may be financially compensated for something I cannot accept, 5) pregnant women may be offered monies to abort their babies, 6) these cell lines cannot be guaranteed to be without health issues without substantial testing and cost, which is for me the least of my issues, 7) it is wrong to take a life for the benefit of another life, and 8) there certainly are ethical alternatives to the use of aborted fetal cells. Please use them.