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Position Statement: Antigens

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Permissible and Impermissible AntigensPurification of Permissible Antigens Mixed with Impure Solutions Prepared by MuslimMed Team As we routinely comment on vaccine ingredients, we thought it necessary to outline the Sharʻī position on vaccine antigens. Additionally, the same principles apply to other consumables like food. This policy statement will serve as a reference point in future fatāwā. The permissibility of vaccine antigens is dependent on their source. If the antigen is derived or taken from bacteria, which are permissible (ḥalāl) by their nature, the antigen likewise will be permissible. If the antigen is derived from an impermissible (ḥarām) source, e.g., propagated … Continue reading Position Statement: Antigens

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Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2023-2024 Season

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Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD Summary Permissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2023-2024 season Impermissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2023-2024 season Discussion Background on Influenza Influenza (commonly known as the … Continue reading Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2023-2024 Season

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Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2022-2023 Season

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Prepared by Mawlana Dr. Mateen A. Khan, MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge, PharmD Summary Permissible influenza vaccines in the US for the 2022-2023 season Impermissible influenza vaccines in the US for the 2022-2023 season Discussion Background on Influenza Influenza (commonly … Continue reading Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2022-2023 Season

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Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2021-2022 Season

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Prepared by Mawlana Dr. Mateen A. Khan, MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge, PharmD Summary Permissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2021-2022 season FluadTM Quadrivalent Fluzone High-DoseTM Quadrivalent AfluriaTM FluarixTM FluLavalTM FluzoneTM Quadrivalent Impermissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2021-2022 season FlublokTM FluMistTM FlucelvaxTM Discussion Background on Influenza Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is a seasonal viral illness carrying significant health, economic, and social burden. For the past nine years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that every year 9.3-49 million symptomatic illnesses, 4.3-23 million medical visits, 140,000-960,000 hospitalizations, and 12,000-79,000 deaths are attributed to … Continue reading Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2021-2022 Season

Oxford-AstraZeneca and J&J Viral-Vector Vaccines16 Comments

Islamically Permissible COVID-19 Vaccines: Viral Vector Page

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Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD, Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD, Dr. Samad Tirmizi PharmD, and Mufti Adil Farooki MD. Summary: Oxford-AstraZeneca and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines are ḥalāl and permissible for use although other vaccines without ethical issues (e.g., mRNA vaccines) are preferable when available. Summary page for all assessed COVID-19 vaccines Oxford-AstraZeneca Discussion: The University of Oxford partnered with AstraZeneca to develop a viral vector vaccine, called ChAdOx1 nCov-19 or AZD1222. It consists of a chimpanzee adenovirus vector (ChAdOx1) which has been rendered incapable of replication. The adenovirus contains DNA which encodes for the full-length SARS-CoV-2 … Continue reading Islamically Permissible COVID-19 Vaccines: Viral Vector Page

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Islamically Permissible COVID-19 Vaccines: mRNA Page

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Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD, Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD, Dr. Samad Tirmizi PharmD, and Mufti Adil Farooki MD. Summary: Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are ḥalāl and permissible to take. Summary page for all assessed COVID-19 vaccines Discussion: The first class of vaccine to come to market in the United States are mRNA vaccines developed by BioNTech/ Pfizer and Moderna. mRNA vaccines are novel vaccines encapsulating genetic material in lipid nanoparticles. It is thought these particles fuse with the cell membrane of a eukaryote to deliver the mRNA into its cytoplasm. Here, it is translated into the active … Continue reading Islamically Permissible COVID-19 Vaccines: mRNA Page