Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 from another list. " Protecting the health and informed consent rights of children since 1982. " ============================================================================== ============ November 23, 2002 AAP Provides Form for Non-Vaccinators Smallpox Vaccine For Children A news alert from Pediatric News discusses the new form that pediatricians are using for non-vaccinators. The article says, " The consent form confirms that the physician and the parent have discussed a particular vaccine and the types of diseases it prevents. By signing the form, parents are acknowledging that they understand the purpose of the recommended vaccine, its risks and benefits, and the consequences of nonvaccination. " To obtain a copy of the " Refusal to Vaccinate " form, go to www.cispimmunize.org/pro/pdf/RefusalToVaccinate.pdf, or call 888-227-1770. The November, 2002 issue of Pediatric News is available online at http://www.epediatricnews.com/ _------------------------- Smallpox Trials on Children: Comments Needed (October 31, 2002) The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are soliciting public review and comment on a proposed research protocol entitled " A Multicenter, Randomized Dose Response Study of the Safety, Clinical and Immune Responses of Dryvax Administered to Children 2 to 5 Years of Age " as announced in Federal Register Vol. 67, No. 211 Thursday October 31, 2002 Page 66403, available for review on the OHRP website at: <http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/dpanel/fr1031.pdf>. This proposed research would include children as research subjects. Experts in relevant disciplines have reviewed the protocol, but prior to the Secretary, HHS, and Commissioner, FDA, making a final determination on whether this clinical investigation may proceed, public review and comment are hereby solicited pursuant to HHS regulations at 45 CFR 46.407 and FDA regulations at 21 CFR 50.54. Materials are available for review on the OHRP website at: http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/dpanel/dpindex.htm. Public comment on the proposed research protocol should be submitted to: http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Received comments may be viewed on the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/02n0466/02n0466.htm ============================================= News is a free service of the National Vaccine Information Center and is supported through membership donations. Learn more about vaccines, diseases and how to protect your informed consent rights http://www.909shot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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