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I wouldn't call it a "bias".. but healthy suspicion. I've done too many stories on corruption in big industry and too many stories on drugs gone wrong (ala Phen Phen and Vioxx) not to question this vaccine. It came out with too much fan-fare and too much political backing. The red flags in my mind went up right away.
Maybe the vaccine will end up being safe.. but maybe not. It's way too early to know for sure. If I had a daughter, I certainly would not rush out to have her vaccinated. I would take a more conservative approach... and wait a few years until we know more.
If it turns out to be this wonder drug.. fabulous! But remember, Merck knew about the cardiovascular problems with Vioxx long before it disclosed anything. There's too much money riding on this vaccine to make me feel comfortable.
The political wheeling and dealing is just starting to come to light. That alone makes me uneasy.
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