Response to claims about Celvapan made by Ms Katherine Smith, herbalist and activist.A new IMAC resource to answer claims made by Katherine Smith against safety and efficacy of the H1N1 vacine, Celvapan. February 2010. For full rebuttal click Here An IMAC response to 'Investigate before you Vaccinate'This book is a collation of articles from the Immunisation Awareness Society, NZ newsletters compiled by Sue Claridge, a spokesperson for this organisation. The author claims to present the “other side” of immunisation to assist in the informed consent process. The author raises concerns about vaccine safety, government cover-up, conspiracy for profit, alleged silencing of vaccine critics within the medical profession and presents a variety of arguments to suggest vaccines are ineffective. The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) seeks to provide a brief critique for readers of the book. In summary, while the author presents some valid points in this book, IMAC is concerned about the misleading nature of many of the claims that, in our opinion, are not supported by the overall conclusions from the evidence presented in the peer reviewed medical literature. For the critique in detail please click here HPV vaccine - potential concerns explained This document aims to address some of the potential concerns which have been raised in various forums about the vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by providing up to date factually accurate information. This has been prepared so that teenagers, parents, caregivers and health professionals can make informed decision based on factual information. Written 16 February 2009 - Cervical cancer in New Zealand
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For the critique in detail please click here An IMAC Critique of 'Just a Little Prick' This work by Hilary and Peter Butler is a summary of Hilary’s personal study and interpretation of orthodox complementary and alternative medical literature, media stories and various expert opinions concerning vaccination interspersed with a variety of personal accounts of adverse events following immunisation. The authors argue that vaccinations are ineffective and unsafe. They also make allegations of health professional, government and industry cover-up and conspiracy-for-profit. In summary, while the authors raise some valid points, IMAC’s interpretation of the available evidence from orthodox medical literature does not support many of the arguments used by the authors to reach their conclusions, and are, in our opinion, misleading. IMAC also wishes to clarify our sources of funding and re-emphasise our independence from commercial conflicts of interest. For the critique in detail please click here This is a response from the Immunisation Advisory Centre to an article featured in Fitness Life Magazine.Lynda Wharton has written an article regarding the safety of the vaccine Gardasil. Her article warrented open discussion regarding the fallacies and confusions along with corrections in fact. The following is a responce from IMAC 18/2/09 For the critique in detail please click here.
A response to a letter being sent to schools in Feburary 2009This is an Immunisation Advisory centre response to an unsigned letter being sent to school concerning the Gardasil vaccine. It addresses the issues contained in the letter. For the key points addressed please click here.
Issues presented in TV3 news on Sunday 5th February from US CBS news item. This item presents the case of a young woman who developed neurological problems following the administration of the Gardasil vaccine. For the critique in detail please click here.
NCIRS National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Fact Sheet of Vaccine Preventable Diseases. Human Papillomavirus Vaccines for Australians: Information for GPs and Immunisation Providers. For full article click Fact Sheet
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