Children Damaged; Billions more for Wyeth

Wyeth announced that a team of its scientists involved in the discovery, development and manufacture of Prevnar, the 7-in-1 vaccine for strep infections, was awarded the 2005 National Medal of Technology today by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony.

The National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest honor for technological achievement, is given to "individuals, teams, and companies for outstanding contributions to the nation's economic, environmental and social well-being, and recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to the United States standard of living and quality of life through technological innovation."


Bernard Poussot, President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman, Wyeth stated that, "This award is a testament to these outstanding scientists and is exemplary of the rich talent that is driving leading-edge research at Wyeth that will contribute to the improvement of global public health [MEANING BILLIONS FOR WYETH] for years to come."

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in March 2007 its position to support the priority inclusion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) in national immunization programs worldwide.

COMMENT: Wyeth raked in more than $300M this quarter alone on this vaccine and if the WHO approves it, countries around the world will be required to purchase it. I was recently told a story of a healthy baby girl who received a Prevnar vaccine during routine vaccines. She spiked a temperature of >105 degrees, was in pediatric ICU for more than a month and now has permanent brain damage. Carnage like this goes on as scientists get medals from the White House for "great achievments." And of course, Wyeth isn't liable for a dime of the medical costs that have suffocated this family. Their child is considered the "sacrifice of a few for the Good of the Whole."

Instead of being honored, they should be arrested as criminals.