Prepared by:Mufti Adil Farooki, MDMawlana Mateen Khan, MDDr. Ramzan Judge, PharmDDr Hamdi Lababidi, PharmD Summary Three forms of the MMR vaccine are currently available in the United States: Summary of the Four Diseases[1] Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (Chickenpox) CDC Indications … Continue reading MMR Vaccines
Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD Summary Permissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2024-2025 season Impermissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2024-2025 season Discussion Background on Influenza Influenza (commonly known as the … Continue reading Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2024-2025 Season
by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan, MD This answer first appeared at fatwa.ca. Evaluating the permissibility of vaccines can be complicated. One must consider manufacturing processes, ingredients in the final preparation, and the medical needs of the individual and wider public. After … Continue reading Tdap, Dtap, and Polio Vaccines
Pediatric & Adult Prepared by Mawlana Mateen Khan MD and Mufti Adil Farooki MD Summary In patients with risk factors for significant morbidity and mortality, RSV vaccines or immunoglobulins may be taken after consultation with medical practitioners and Islamic scholars. … Continue reading RSV Vaccines
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
Prepared by Mufti Adil Farooki MD, Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD, Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD, and Dr. Hamdi Lababidi PharmD. Summary Menactra, MenQuadfi, Menveo, and Trumenba are permissible (ḥalāl). We cannot issue a ruling on Nimenrix and Bexsero. Discussion Quadrivalent … Continue reading Meningitis Vaccines
Vaccination Against Hepatitis B Prepared by Mufti Adil Farooki, MD, Mawlana Mateen Khan, MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge, PharmD Summary: The hepatitis B vaccines Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, and Heplisav B are permissible for Muslims to use, while PreHevBrio is not permissible. The combination vaccines Pediarix (Hepatitis B, DTaP, Polio) and Vaxelis (Hepatitis B, DTaP, Polio, HiB) are permissible to use. The hepatitis A/B combination vaccine Twinrix is not permissible to use except in cases where hepatitis A vaccination is necessary (refer to Discussions and Recommendations below). Background: From the CDC[i]: “Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness … Continue reading Vaccination Against Hepatitis B
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
Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD, Ramzan Judge PharmD, and Mufti Adil Farooki MD. Quadrivalent meningococcal vaccines are highly effective in preventing the spread of meninigitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis. It is routinely mandated in healthcare settings and travel, … Continue reading Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccines
Summary: Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, is not permissible to use due to the presence of protein produced by insect cells. It can only be used in cases of necessity when permissible vaccines (such as mRNA vaccines) are not available or … Continue reading Novavax’s Nuvaxovid Vaccine
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