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 : 
  

  
EC5041
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Dr. Eva Vary
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/28/2006 09:12:09
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Human Life International
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
International Organization
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 Your recommendation to viral vaccine manufacturers include specifications for the use of human substrates which are derived from destroyed embryos and aborted fetuses. Serious ethical dilemma is forced upon people of conscience. Using destroyed human embryos has a moral significance which outweighs any utilitarian consideration. Destruction of living human being and reduction of human embryo to raw material is of the gravest of bioethical concerns. The use of fetal material derived from abortions is an offensive misuse of human remains. Government must maintain respect towards human life and not consider them as disposable raw materials. 

I urge revision of the Guidance.