Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Two Vaccine Study Participants Die During Trials of the First GMO Flu Vaccine


Flublok, a new vaccine for influenza, is now available and is the first vaccine ever to contain genetically-modified (GM) proteins derived from insect cells. 

Flublok is trivalent, which means it contains GM proteins from three different influenza strains. 

According to clinical data provided in the vaccine's package insert by its manufacturer, the Protein Sciences Corporation (PSC), two study participants actually died during trials of the vaccine.

The nerve disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GSB) is listed on the shot as a potential side effect. The "Warnings and Precautions," section of the vaccine's literature states .... http://www.examiner.com