2 ms·
The U.S. National Vaccine Injury Act is the mechanism in place which protects producers from a litigation. So yes, this would be the role of the FDA. However,
by 13years 12y ago
The U.S. National Vaccine Injury Act is the mechanism in place which protects producers from a litigation.
So yes, this would be the role of the FDA. However, the effectiveness and willingness of the FDA to take such action, not just against vaccines but any drug product, is a subject of much controversy. Just search Vioxx and FDA. That case doesn't present a reassuring view that safety issues are handled in the way you would expect.
Also, the FDA doesn't conduct its own independent testing. They require companies to do the testing and submit the results. It is certainly not the best designed system.
- mikeash 12y agoI agree that the system is not the best. But it's hard to argue with the results when it comes to vaccines. You can reasonably argue that the system doesn't do enough to ensure vaccine safety, and you can reasonably argue that the system doesn't give a sufficient public perception of safety, but you can't argue that the vaccines actually available are unsafe. And I dispute the notion that adding more free market to the mix would fix the problems without also un-fixing the most important part.