Bombshell Interview Reveals DNA Fragments Discovered 6 Months After Vaccination
Interview With Norma Erickson, President, SaneVax, Inc. Catherine J. Frompovich,
ContributorActivist PostSin Hang Lee, MD, is a medical practitioner historically
qualified to practice medicine in the People’s Republic of China, the
District of Columbia, New York State, and the State of Connecticut in
the USA, plus in Canada and British Commonwealth countries via his
registration with the General Medical Council of the UK. Currently Dr.
Lee holds a medical license in the State of Connecticut, USA.
Dr. Lee has staff privileges at the Milford Hospital in Milford,
Connecticut. He was certified by the American Board of Pathology in
anatomical pathology (1966); certified in general pathology by the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (1966); and granted the
F.R.C.P. degree by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada (1966). Dr. Lee has practiced diagnostic pathology in Canada and
the USA continuously since 1966 with a special interest in developing
new technologies in laboratory medicine. His most recent research is the
use of low temperature (LoTemp®) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and
direct automated Sanger DNA sequencing to increase the sensitivity and
specificity of the molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Using Dr. Lee’s new methods, PCR can detect HPV L1 gene DNA bound to
nanoparticles; it can detect HPV L1 gene DNA of vaccine origin present
in human blood and tissue samples.
Norma, given the above professional bio about Dr. Lee, one has to
assume he is more than qualified to discuss his findings with regard to
the Jasmine Renata case in New Zealand. I understand Dr. Lee was one of
numerous experts and witnesses to testify at the recent (August 9, 2012)
two-day inquest held to determine the cause of death, which could not
be determined officially by autopsy. This case has gathered local
interest and coverage. I understand the New Zealand press covered the
event in real-time and reported on it. Here are two links to that
coverage.The Dominion PostOstago Daily TimesSince we cannot discuss the inquest until the coroner releases that
information, let’s talk about some of what we know. Dr. Lee tested 16
samples of Gardasil® in use from 9 countries, each with a different lot
number. The lot numbers of the 5 New Zealand samples, the cities of
origin and the HPV genotypes of the L1 gene DNA found in each sample are
listed below:Lot # Country/Source Results NL01490 New Zealand, Tauranga HPV-18HPV-16
NK16180 New Zealand, Northland HPV-18HPV-16
NK00140 New Zealand, Tauranga HPV-11HPV-18HPV-16
NM08120 New Zealand, Christchurch HPV-11HPV-18HPV-16
NL13560 New Zealand, Wellington HPV-11HPV-18HPV-16
There seems to be a potential problem that falls back on to the
Renata case insofar as Dr. Lee’s findings in Jasmine’s blood and spleen
tissue and the above findings. Can you please tell us about that?Yes,
Catherine, there are multiple potential problems with discovering
HPV-16 L1 DNA in Jasmine’s samples. We must emphasize that what was
discovered in the Gardasil® vaccine and in Jasmine’s samples are viral
DNA fragments, not the infective wild viruses.
First, HPV infection is confined to epithelium. This virus does not
survive in the blood or in other organs of a healthy woman. Any naked
HPV DNA fragments in the circulating blood would be degraded by serum or
intracellular DNA nucleases (enzymes) if these fragments are taken up
by the macrophages (a component of the white blood cells), and
eliminated from the body in 24-48 hours.
Since the HPV-16 L1 gene DNA fragments were discovered 6 months after
Jasmine’s last Gardasil® vaccination, we have to assume these HPV DNA
fragments were either protected by being firmly bound to the aluminum
adjuvant, or by integrating themselves into the human genome through
poorly understood mechanisms.
Didn’t Jasmine’s mother contact Dr. Lee after she had read that the
U.S. FDA announced that the Gardasil® vaccine contained residues of HPV
L1 gene DNA?Jasmine’s parents made contact with us after the discovery of
genetically engineered HPV DNA in Gardasil® through an associate we work
with in New Zealand. They were then put in direct contact with Dr. Lee
because of his expertise.
I think our readers ought to know that the FDA affirmed Gardasil®
samples do contain HPV L1 gene DNA fragments. That can be confirmed on
FDA’s website:http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm276859.htmWasn’t that an ‘after-the-fact’ FDA announcement to its certifying
that Gardasil® was safe and effective, despite it being bound to
insoluble adjuvant AAHS particles? How could that have slipped by the
certifying process? I guess that does not appear on the vaccine package
insert, does it?The webpage you refer to was a public response to the SaneVax letter
which informed the FDA of the contaminants Dr. Lee had discovered.
Anyone reading the FDA’s announcement should note there are absolutely
no scientific references to back up the claims, and I quote, “The
presence of these DNA fragments is expected, is not a risk to vaccine
recipients, and is not a safety factor.”
In stark contrast, readers can examine our original letter informing the FDA of this potential health risk here:
http://sanevax.org/sane-vax-to-fda-recombinant-hpv-dna-found-in-multiple-samples-of-gardasil/Instead of conducting further investigation into our discoveries,
including the finding of HPV DNA fragments firmly bound to the insoluble
AAHS adjuvant, the FDA issued a blanket statement as to the vaccine’s
safety.
AAHS is listed as an adjuvant on the package insert. But a molecular
complex of HPV DNA or plasmid DNA fragments firmly bound to the AAHS
particles (probably through a chemical reaction) are not.
Don’t those insoluble adjuvant AAHS [amorphous aluminum
hydroxyphosphate sulfate] particles and the HPV L1 gene DNA encourage
cytokine production, which apparently is not listed on the vaccine
package insert?AAHS
is Merck’s proprietary mineral-based insoluble adjuvant with a very
high binding capacity for HPV VLPs, the active major capsid protein
antigen in Gardasil®. The vaccine manufacturer and the FDA might have
known there would be residual HPV DNA and plasmid DNA in the Gardasil®
vaccine, if there is evidence to support that claim.
However, they did not know (or, if they knew, did not disclose) the
physical condition of these naked viral (HPV) and bacterial (plasmid)
DNA in Gardasil®. For example, these DNA fragments could be in the
aqueous phase (dissolved in water), encapsulated in the VLPs, or bound
to the AAHS by electrostatic attraction or an irreversible chemical
reaction between the aluminum in the AAHS and the phosphate backbone of
the DNA molecules.
In his testimony, Dr. Lee presented experimental evidence to show that
DNA/AAHS complexes may constitute a new chemical compound with unknown
effects. As all AAHS nanoparticles are designed to be phagocytized by
tissue macrophages after intramuscular injection, any foreign viral
and/or plasmid DNA present would be carried into the cytoplasm of the
macrophages along with the AAHS nanoparticles. Once in the cytoplasm,
these foreign DNA fragments, protected from degradation, may act as
long-acting stimulators to activate the macrophages to signal the
production of cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
TNF is a known myocardial depressant capable of causing hypotension and
lethal shock in animals and in humans, as well as other symptoms
commonly reported by the girls vaccinated with Gardasil®.
Persistence of foreign DNA fragments in the cells increases the chance
of integration of the foreign DNA into the human genome through poorly
understood mechanisms, thus increasing the risk of gene mutations and
cancer.
Should MDs who administer Gardasil® be aware of that key omission on
package inserts because of the potentialities of what can happen to
vaccinees, e.g., tumor necrosis factor, even sudden death syndrome from
myocardial dysfunction or as a result of maldistribution of peripheral
blood flow?It is not standard practice to warn physicians or medical consumers of
unproven scientific theories. To date, there has been no research in the
area of the risks of foreign DNA being attached to aluminum particles
included in vaccines. The research to discover the real risks just has
not been done.
That being said, those who administer Gardasil® should be made aware of
the fact that severe adverse reactions occur at a higher rate than
deaths from cervical cancer in most developed countries, the United
States being one. [Reference
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/07853890.2011.645353]
What is the tumor necrosis factor?TNF is a cytokine primarily secreted by macrophages (white blood cells).
This cytokine is involved in the regulation of a wide spectrum of
biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation,
apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. It is one of the cytokines
that have been implicated in a variety of diseases, including
autoimmune disorders/diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer. [
Reference:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/7124]Isn’t the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) a recognized myocardial depressant? Isn’t TNF known to cause the release of cytokines?TNF
is one of the cytokines, which may be produced when either naked viral
or bacterial DNA activates the macrophages. Yes, according to Dr. Lee,
“It is a known myocardial depressant capable of inducing lethal shock in
animals and in humans.”
[References: Parrillo JE, etal. J Clin Invest. 1985;76:1539-1553; Kumar
A, etal. Am J Physiol Regul Interg Comp Physiol. 2007;292-:R1900-6;
Cauweis A, etal. Immunity. 2000;13:223-231; Cauweis A, etal. Arch
Biochem Biophys. 2007;462:132-139; Cauweis A, etal. Nat Immunol.
2003;4:387-393.]
One may also consider since the medical profession currently uses
TNF-blockers to treat inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease,
lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, that overproduction of TNF may be a
precursor to these and possibly other autoimmune disorders.
[References:
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25458,
http://www.arthritis.org/tnf-inhibitor-b-cell.php]
If I’m not mistaken, don’t HPV L1 gene DNA residues left in Gardasil®
bind to cationic AAHS[amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate]
nanoparticles?Yes, at pH 6.0-6.5, AAHS in the Gardasil® vaccine carries a positive
charge and the DNA a negative charge. Therefore, there is an
electrostatic attraction between the two. But as Dr. Lee testified at
the Jasmine inquest, a highly stable, perhaps irreversible, new chemical
compound of the cationic aluminum bound to the phosphate backbone of
the DNA molecule may have been created in the Gardasil® vaccine. The
toxicity of the DNA/AAHS complexes is totally unknown.
How much AAHS adjuvant is there in each Gardasil® 0.5ml dose?There are 225 mcg of AAHS in each of the three recommended doses to complete the series.
Aren’t the proteins used as antigens in Gardasil® manufactured in
yeast cells using genetic engineering? That’s not in the public
knowledge, is it—especially genetic engineering manufacturing in
association with the use of aluminum-based nanoparticles as adjuvant?
What type of impact, if any, would that have in cytokine production?Yes, the HPV L1 protein virus-like particles (VLPs) used as antigens in
Gardasil® are manufactured with yeast cultures using genetic
engineering. The method by which they were produced was explained, but
in my opinion, the general public did not connect the explanation of the
concept with genetic engineering. It is my understanding that any
foreign (meaning non-human) DNA remaining in the vaccine, whether it be
from HPV, bacteria, yeast, or any other ingredient used in the
manufacturing process could pose unknown health risks. Viral DNA and
bacterial DNA fragments firmly bound to aluminum salts are more of a
concern than yeast DNA, particularly when it comes to the potential of
causing lethal shock.
For those who doubt the HPV L1 gene DNA findings, what are the odds
that prove that Jasmine’s samples were accurate and beyond a reasonable
doubt?As Dr. Lee testified, his findings are validated by DNA sequencing, the
gold standard for HPV DNA detection and genotyping. A few split samples,
which Dr. Lee has tested in Connecticut, are being retained in Auckland
Hospital. Other interested scientists may reproduce Dr. Lee’s test
results by testing those retained samples, which can leave New Zealand
only with the Coroner’s authorization.
Macrophages—white blood cells—get involved. Can you explain what transpires in the body that implicates Gardasil®?Honestly,
I cannot explain what happens in the body. What we have here is HPV L-1
gene DNA in the vaccine firmly attached to the aluminum adjuvant, a
DNA/mineral complex, which was not expected. We have HPV-16 L-1 gene DNA
in the macrophages of post-mortem blood and spleen samples, a finding
which was not expected in a healthy woman. There are only two ways HPV
DNA could have remained in post-mortem tissue – either it was protected
from normal degradation by being firmly bound to the cationic aluminum;
or it had integrated into the human genome. Either one poses serious
potential consequences that need to be defined and disclosed. It is the
job of the FDA/CDC/NCI and any other federal agency responsible for
protecting the health and welfare of the American public to conduct the
necessary studies to answer the questions about potential health risks.
If your readers would like to learn about the potential consequences, I
would suggest they search for ‘macrophage activation syndrome.’ They
will find over 365,000 sites linking to the latest scientific data.
If all Gardasil® samples Dr. Lee tested were positive, what are the
implications regarding genetic engineering in any vaccine manufacturing?I would personally think it would bring any genetically engineered vaccine under scrutiny for the same potential risks.
That information about Gardasil® impacting white blood cells and
tumor necrosis factor does not appear on the vaccine package insert.
What do you have to say about that?It would not appear on the package insert, as it was just recently
discovered. However, that does not absolve the FDA of at least some
culpability in the matter. When the FDA was informed of the
contaminating HPV DNA, they did an immediate about-face from ‘no viral
DNA’ to ‘it was known and expected.’
If indeed, it was ‘known and expected,’ medical consumers deserve the answers to the following:
- Exactly when did Merck inform the FDA there is viral DNA in
Gardasil®? In a letter dated April 19, 2006, Merck emphatically stated
Gardasil® ‘contains no viral DNA.
- If Merck did report this to the FDA, what did the report state about
the physical condition of the HPV DNA fragments in the final product?
Were they in the aqueous phase of the vaccine suspension? Were they
encapsulated in the VLP’s? Were they bound to AAHS nanoparticles? If so,
how were they bound? (Naked foreign DNA in different physical
conditions may have different pathophysiologic impacts on the human
body.)
- Did Merck report the presence of plasmid DNA in addition to the HPV
DNA? (Plasmid is DNA from bacterial origin and is attached to the HPV L1
gene for production of the vaccine protein. It may be expected to be
present together with the HPV DNA in the vaccine.)
- If Merck knew the HPV DNA was bound to AAHS to form DNA/AAHS
complexes, where are the reports from the studies they must have
performed on the pathophysiologic implications of using these
complexes?
Now here’s something that should be a ‘clincher’, I think. I
understand HPV DNA was reported in the plasma of patients with invasive
cervical cancer, which was known to be the source of HPV DNA in plasma.
Furthermore, HPV DNA was not detected in plasma samples of patients who
did not have cervical cancer. Jasmine did not have cervical cancer, as
determined by autopsy. Therefore, she/her body should not have any HPV
DNA from a cancer. What do you have to say to that?As stated previously, there are very few conditions under which HPV DNA
would remain in a person’s blood and spleen long enough to be detected.
This is one such circumstance. [References: Pornthanakasem W, etal. BMC
Cancer. 2001;1:2; Shimada T, etal. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2010;40:420-424]
We’ve been talking about HPV L1 gene DNA in blood and spleen samples. Were any found elsewhere in Jasmine’s tissues?We have learned via a report from New Zealand that:
Neuroscientist Professor Christopher Shaw of the University of Columbia
in Vancouver told the inquest via video-link today that he was sent Ms
Renata’s brain tissue to test.
He said there was aluminum in all the samples he tested and there were some abnormalities in the samples.
“The human papillomavirus (HPV16) was found in her brain, which could have only got there through the vaccine.” Prof Shaw said.
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/220882/biological-plausibility-vaccine-caused-deathDo you think the FDA should be looking for a cause-effect link between HPV L1 gene DNA-activated macrophages and lethal shock?Of course they should be looking! At the very least, they should be
hunting down samples from every unexplained death after Gardasil® and
sponsoring independent studies to determine if HPV L-1 gene DNA is
present in others. They should also be looking at those reporting
serious adverse events after Gardasil® for the same DNA.
As it stands, the FDA is not living up to their mission statement, which states:
“FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the
safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological
products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and
products that emit radiation.
“FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to
speed innovations that make medicines more effective, safer, and more
affordable and by helping the public get the accurate, science-based
information they need to use medicines and foods to maintain and improve
their health…..” [Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/whatwedo/default.htm]Medical consumers have trusted the FDA to do exactly that – protect the
public health and help them get accurate, science-based information –
these trusting medical consumers have been betrayed.
Norma, thank you so very much for this interview. I appreciate your
cooperation in helping healthcare consumers understand issues
authorities apparently don’t want to discuss.
Source:_
http://www.activistpost.com/2012/08/bombshell-interview-reveals-dna.html