India: HPV vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix make it to the Supreme Court

January 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
HPV vaccine controversy

The government of India has been ordered by their Supreme Court to file an answer to allegations brought forth by petitioners representing Gramya Resource Centre for Women from Andhra Pradesh on January 7, 2013. The suit challenges the licensing of Gardasil and Cervarix for use in the private sector of India. Details of the pending [...]

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Pharma using fear to market Rotavirus vaccines in India?

January 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rotavirus Vaccine: Another market out of thin air?

[SaneVax: Where does one draw the line between public service announcements and marketing vaccines? Has GlaxoSmithKline made an attempt to duplicate Merck's success with Gardasil by creating another market out of thin air? At least some medical professionals in India believe that is exactly what is going on. It seems once death is associated with any particular [...]

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Bio-safety experts warn genetically modified vaccines may cause harm

October 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Vaccines: Informed Choice or Poke and Hope?

[SaneVax: Concerned about genetically engineered vaccines? You are not alone. Many bio-safety experts share your concern. Read the article below to see what some of those concerns are about. Genetically modified vaccines are widely used in livestock and humans too. The long-term consequences have not been studied. Are you willing to gamble your future health on [...]

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Clinical Trials in India

September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Caveat Emptor?

[SaneVax: Is it any wonder clinical trials in India come under suspicion when they are conducted on the mentally ill or the underprivileged members of society? One has to wonder why legislation to protect the participants in clinical trials has been allowed to remain 'under discussion' for over eight years.] Why clinical trials evoke suspicion [...]

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India: Are Pharmaceutical Companies Abusing Clinical Trial Participants?

September 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Clinical Trials versus Ethics

[SaneVax: In India during 2010-11, there were 1106 people who died during clinical trials. Only 37 families were compensated for their loss. In 2010, clinical trials of Gardasil and Cervarix were halted after allegations of unethical conduct were raised by local consumer advocates and medical professionals. What is wrong with this picture?] Trial by error By [...]

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Are India’s Children Being Sacrificed for the Greater Good?

September 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Public Health?

[SaneVax: In a world that would be appalled at the thought of sacrificing a virgin to insure crop production or good weather, why is the practice acceptable when it comes to vaccination? Even the most dedicated vaccine advocate admits some are at risk of severe adverse reactions and even death after vaccination. The time has [...]

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HPV Vaccine Fiasco in India: Government Issues Warning Letter

September 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Justice?

[SaneVax: It appears the most effective immunity vaccines offer is the immunity from prosecution. The Indian government investigation into the alleged ethics violations occurring during demonstration projects which were halted after allegations made by multiple medical professionals and local advocates have apparently come to a conclusion. The government response was simply a warning letter asking [...]

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HPV vaccines receive cool reception in India

August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2 shots as good as 3?

[SaneVax:  Doctors in India appear to have many questions about HPV vaccine safety, efficacy and need. The lack of official government response to their questions has apparently led to a free-for-all situation with some refusing to administer Gardasil or Cervarix and others telling their patients it is mandatory.] Docs advise caution on cancer vaccine By Prithvijit [...]

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More Vaccine Tragedies in India

August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Vaccines: No shot - No job?

[SaneVax: On the heals of allegations of unethical conduct during HPV vaccine trials and more paralysis after polio vaccinations than before, now children are dying after the administration of expired vaccines? Not according to local health 'authorities.' One even had the audacity to blame an infant's death on mother's breast milk. It seems it is [...]

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India Refuses to Bow Down to Big Pharma

July 7, 2012 By 4 Comments
No special treatment for Big Pharma?

[SaneVax: In a stunning move, India is in the process of implementing a policy to deliver low-cost medicinal products to their citizens. Unlike most developed countries who grant exclusive rights to market medicines and biologics, India allows the generic low-cost reproduction and distribution of any patented medicine. Read the article below for a blueprint of [...]

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