HPV Vaccines in China: What Constitutes a Trade Secret? by Chen I-wan, Researcher, Biological Disaster Prevention and Mitigation [Note from SaneVax: The article below was written by a citizen of China who is concerned about the public having enough information to make a sound decision about the proposed use of HPV vaccines in his country. The […]
Japan stands by withdrawal of HPV vaccines from national schedule
[SaneVax: Over a year ago, Japan withdrew HPV vaccines from their national immunization schedule in response to concerns over serious adverse reactions reported by many recipients of Gardasil and Cervarix. Investigations to date have not causally linked the symptoms reported directly to either vaccine. Nevertheless, Japan’s Ministry of Health has chosen to apply the precautionary principle […]
HPV vaccine debate in Malaysia
Malaysia [SaneVax: Citizens of Malaysia are calling for a halt to HPV vaccination programs in their country saying Gardasil and Cervarix are unnecessary, unscientific and unsafe. Medical consumers believe that Ministry of Health officials have disregarded the basic parental right to informed consent in their zeal to ‘allay fears’ surrounding HPV vaccines. The Consumers Association of Penang […]
Vaccines: Japan faces problems on both ends of the issue
Problems [SaneVax: Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is being forced to examine both sides of the vaccination issue. On one hand, they recently withdrew the government recommendation for the use of HPV vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, pending an investigation into the unusually high number of reported side effects. On the other hand, they […]
HPV Vaccine Fiasco in India: Government Issues Warning Letter
[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 […]