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 : 
  

  
EC5177
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Dr. Michael Phillips
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
12/29/2006 07:12:12
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Milwaukee Guild of the Catholic Medical Associatio
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Health Professional
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
  I am opposed to developing viral vaccines using human embryonic/fetal materials derived from elective abortions.  Innocent human life is sacred at all stages of development.  I do support the use of childhood vaccines which are derived from ethical sources and not from aborted humans.  Like minded parents should not have to violate their conscience in order to vaccinate their children.  If parents have to face this choice, some children will not be vaccinated.  



It is ironic that the deadline for comments on the use of abortion derived cells lines for vaccine development is the same day we commemorate the Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents when King Herod ordered the slaughter of young males in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. 



Michael J. Phillips M.D.