Adverse Reactions to HIV Vaccines: Medical, Ethical, and Legal Issues.

Abstract

AIDS researchers are investigating new vaccines that would prevent infection with HIV and reduce the spread of AIDS. Some have argued that product liability concerns have discouraged investment in HIV vaccine research and development. The purpose of this OTA background paper is to describe the current state of development of HIV vaccines, and to discuss what is known about adverse reactions that may occur. The background paper provides an overview of ethical issues that arise in the conduct of HIV vaccine trials. The report also discusses alternatives to the current product liability system to encourage the development of HIV vaccines and to fairly compensate those who are harmed as a result of adverse reactions to the vaccine. This background paper was prepared in response to a request from the Subcommittee on Health of the House Ways and Means Committee. It is eleventh in OTA's series of studies on HIV-related issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA338029

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Cells
  • Health Services
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology