VACCINE INGREDIENTS

March 24, 2005

Source: 1997 Physicians' Desk ReferenceToll Free Numbers can be called to obtain productinsertsThis is a representative, not a comprehensive, list ofthe various types ofvaccineshttp://vaccinationnews.com/DailyNews/June2001/VaccineIngredients.htmAcel-ImmuneDTaPDiphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular PertussisVaccine AdsorbedLederle Laboratories1-800-934-5556produced using formaldehyde, thimerosal, aluminumhydroxide, aluminumphosphate, polysorbate 80, gelatinAct HIBHaemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Tetanus ToxoidConjugateConnaught Laboratories1-800-822-2463produced using ammonium sulfate, formalin, sucrose,thimerosalmedium: semi-syntheticAttenuvaxMeasles Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co, Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using neomycin, sorbitol, hydrolized gelatinmedium: chick embryoDPTDiphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis VaccineAdsorbedSmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals1-800-366-8900 ext. 5231produced using aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde,ammonium sulfate, washedsheep red blood cells, glycerol, sodium chloride,thimerosalmedium: porcine (pig) pancreatic hydrolysate of caseinEnergix-BHepatitis BSmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals1-800-633-8900 ext. 5231produced using aluminum hydroxide, thimerosalmedium: yeast (possibly 5% residual)HavrixHepatitis ASmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals1-800-633-8900 ext. 5231produced using formalin, aluminum hydroxide,phenoxyethanol (antifreeze),polysorbate 20, residual MRC5 proteins (from medium)medium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)BiavaxRubella and Mumps Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co, Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using neomycin, sorbitol, hydrolized gelatinmedium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)HibTiterHaemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)Lederle Laboratories1-800-934-5556produced using polyribosylribitol, ammonium sulfate,thimerosalmedium: chemically defined, yeast basedFluvirinInfluenza Virus VaccineMedeva Pharmaceuticals1-888-MEDEVA(716)274-5300produced using embryonic fluid (chicken egg),neomycin, polymyxin,thimerosal, betapropiolactonemedium: embryonic fluid (chicken egg)FluShieldInfluenza Virus Vaccine, Trivalent, Types A & BWyeth-Ayerst1-800-934-5556produced using gentamicin sulfate, formaldehyde,polysorbate 80,tri(n)butylphosphate, thimerosalmedium: chick embryosIPOLInactivated Polio VaccineConnaught Laboratories1-800-822-2463produced using 3 types of polio virus, formaldehyde,phenoxyethanol(antifreeze), neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin Bmedium: VERO cells, a continuous line of monkey kidneycellsMMRMeasles Mumps Rubella Live Virus VaccineMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using sorbitol, neomycin, hydrolyzed gelatinmediums: M & M - chick embryoRubella - human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)M-R-VaxMeasles and Rubella Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using neomycin, sorbitol, hydrolyzed gelatinmediums: M - chick embryoR - human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)MenomuneMeningococcal Polysaccharide VaccineConnaught Laboratories1-800-822-2463produced using thimerosal, lactosemedium: freeze dried polysaccharride antigens fromNeisseria MeningitidisMeruvax IIRubella Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using neomycin, sorbitol, hydrolyzed gelatinmedium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)MumpsvaxMumps Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using neomycin, sorbitol, hydrolyzed gelatinmedium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)OrimunePoliovirus Vaccine Live Oral TrivalentLederle Laboratories1-800-934-5556produced using 3 types of attenuated polioviruses,streptomycin, neomycin,calf serum, sorbitolmedium: monkey kidney cell culturePneumovaxPneumococcal Vaccine PolyvalentMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using phenol and capsular polysaccharidesfrom the 23 mostprevalent pneumococcal typesImovaxRabies Vaccine AdsorbedConnaught Laboratories1-800-822-2463produced using human albumin, neomycin sulfate, phenolred indicatormedium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)Rabies Vaccine AdsorbedSmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals1-800-366-8900 ext. 5231produced using betapropiolactone, aluminum phosphate,sodiumethylmercurithiosalicylate (thimerosal), phenol redmedium: fetal rhesus monkey lung cellsRecombivaxHepatitis B Vaccine RecombinantMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using thimerosal, aluminum hydroxidemedium: yeast (residual < 1% yeast protein)RotaShieldRotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, TetravalentWyeth-Ayerst Laboratories1-800-934-5556produced using 1 rhesus monkey rotavirus, 3rhesus-human reassortantviruses, sucrose, monosodium glutamate (MSG),potassium monophosphate,potassium diphosphate, fetal bovine serum, neomycinsulfate, amphotericin Bmedium: fetal rhesus diploid cell lineVarivaxVaricella Virus Vaccine LiveMerck & Co., Inc.1-800-672-6372produced using sucrose, phosphate, glutamate,processed gelatinmedium: human diploid cells (originating from humanaborted fetal tissue)Chemical Profiles and Definitions, visitwww.scorecard.org to investigatechemical profilesSources: EDF (Environmental Defense Fund) & MME(Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia)Ammonium Sulfate: EDF Suspected - gastrointestinal orliver toxicant,neurotoxicant, respiratory toxicantAmphotericin B: MME definintion - "a drug used totreat fungus infections.Known allergy to this drug prohibits use. Side effectsinclude bloodclots, blood defects, kidney problems, nausea andfever. When used on theskin, allergic reactions can occur."Aluminum: EDF Suspected - cardiovascular or bloodtoxicant,neurotoxicant, respiratory toxicantMore hazardous than most chemicals in 2out of 6 ranking systemsOn at least 2 federal regulatory listsBeta-Propiolactone: EDF Recognized - carcinogenEDF Suspected - gastrointestinal orliver toxicant; respiratory toxicant; skin or senseorgan toxicantMore hazardous than most chemicals in 3out of 3 ranking systemsOn at least 5 federal regulatory listsRanked as one of the most hazardouscompounds (worst 10%) to humansFormaldehyde: EDF Recognized - carcinogenSuspected - gastrointestinal or livertoxicant; immunotoxicant, neurotoxicant, reproductivetoxicant;respiratory toxicant; skin or sense organtoxicantMore hazardous than most chemicals in 5out of 12 ranking systemsOn at least 8 federal regulatory listsRanked as one of the most hazardouscompounds (worst 10%) to ecosystems and human healthGentamicin Sulfate: an antibioticHydrolyzed Gelatin: obtained from selected pieces ofcalf and cattle skins,de-mineralized cattle bones (ossein) and porkskinNeomycin: an antibioticPhenol : EDF Suspected - cardiovascular or bloodtoxicant aka Carbolic Acid - developmental toxicant,gastrointestinal or liver toxicantkidney toxicant, neurotoxicant respiratory toxicant,skin or sense organtoxicantMore hazardous than most chemicals in 3out of 10 ranking systemsOn at least 8 federal regulatory listsPhenoxyethanol: EDF Suspected - developmentaltoxicant,reproductive toxicantaka AntifreezeLess hazardous than most chemicals in 3ranking systemsPolyribosylribitol: a component of the Hib bacteriumPolymyxin: an antibioticPolysorbate: EDF Suspected - skin or sense organtoxicantSorbitol: EDF Suspected - gastrointestinal or livertoxicantLess hazardous than most chemicals in1 ranking systemStreptomycin: an antibioticSucrose: refined sugarThimerosal: EDF Recognized - development toxicantSuspected - skin or sense organtoxicantTri(n)butylphosphate: EDF Suspected - kidney toxicantneurotoxicantMore hazardous than most chemicals in2 out of 3 ranking systemsOn at least 1 federal regulatory listALL INFORMATION, DATA, AND MATERIAL CONTAINED,PRESENTED, OR PROVIDED HERE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONPURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS REFLECTINGTHE KNOWLEDGE OR OPINIONS OF THE PUBLISHER, AND IS NOTTO BE CONSTRUED OR INTENDED AS PROVIDING MEDICAL ORLEGAL ADVICE. THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TOVACCINATE IS AN IMPORTANT AND COMPLEX ISSUE AND SHOULDBE MADE BY YOU, AND YOU ALONE, IN CONSULTATION WITHYOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.

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