2012: The Top Fifteen Selling VaccinesNorma Erickson According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): This change in liability created an environment where vaccine manufacturers could evolve from threatening to get out of the vaccine production business to generating the following sales in 2012:(1) Whether the miraculous nature of the limited liability vaccination programs instituted since the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created extends to safety and efficacy remains hotly debated. For instance, in 1980 there were three recommended vaccines given in five shots before age 2; DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and OPV (oral polio vaccine). The autism rate in 1980 was estimated at 2/10,000. Now, children could receive as many as 24 shots by 2 years of age and five shots in a single visit (2) and the autism rate is now 1/88. (3) No, this information does not prove causation. However, any reasonable person can see that a correlation exists. This correlation needs to be thoroughly investigated by people who are not stakeholders in vaccines or vaccination programs. Until that research is completed, exercise your right to informed consent.(4) Do your research. Get these questions answered before you decide if a vaccine is right for you or your child: Above all, remember vaccines can and do cause injury or death for some individuals. Dont play vaccine roulette evaluate the risks, benefits, and alternatives be a wise medical consumer! References: Top 15 Selling Vaccines of 2012, Genetic Engineering Biotechnology News, July 2013 Norma Erickson is the President of SaneVax, Inc. Please visit for the latest vaccine and health news. 