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
(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
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