Know about homeopathy

THE term “homeopathy vaccine” is a misnomer for there is actually no such thing.

There are, however, a few homeopathic preparations used for prophylaxis ( preventing a disease from occuring).

Studies undertaken in this aspect, especially on safety and efficacy, show that homeopathic preparations are yet to fulfil the stringent internationally recognised standards required for medical products before they can be fully accepted by consensus of the medical fraternity and regulatory authorities.

However, the effectiveness of conventional vaccines is well established through large scale studies.

Homeopathic organisations representing homeopaths, recognised by their respective regulatory agencies worldwide, have given their acceptance and endorsement to the conventional vaccinations to protect against vaccine preventable diseases.

The Malaysian Homeopathic Medical Council holds this same view, says its president, Zainul Azmi Ahmad.

Other homeopathis organisations around the world have also affirmed their endorsement of conventional vaccines, including the Australian Homeopathic Association; the Society of Homeopaths, United Kingdom; the Faculty of Homeopathy, London; the European Commitee for Homeopathy; European Central Committee for Homeopathy; and the International Council For Homeopathy.

Though homeopathic preparations can be used

as alternatives to medicines, the Malaysian

Homeopathic Medical Council endorses the use of conventional vaccinations to properly protect against

preventable diseases.

Or report directly: Through downloadable forms from portal. bpfk. gov. my, filled up and faxed to 03- 7956 7151 Phone call to 03- 7883 5400/ 5409

For more information, visit www. moh. gov. my