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 : 
  

  
EC3632
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Dr. Michelle Weigand
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/19/2006 09:12:30
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Dr. Michelle Weigand
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Health Professional
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 I am writing with regards to the use of aborted fetal cell lines for the production of certain vaccines.  While vaccines have saved lives and improved quality of life, it is not acceptable for us as a nation and as human beings to use cells of babies whose lives have ended in such a violent manner. Please rethink this decision.  While abortion is legal, it is immoral and devistating to both the unborn child and the mother.  The use of these fetal cells is yet another way we are heading down the slippery slope in not respecting life in all stages.



Sincerely,

Michelle Weigand, Pharm. D.