Nosodes are no substitute for vaccines

Question 1

What are “nosodes”?

Answer 1

A homeopathically prepared remedy made from an infectious disease product either directly from the bacteria or virus, or less directly from a tissue purported to contain it to prevent disease.

Question 2

What evidence is there for “nosodes”?

Answer 2

1. 1997 Study murine model exposed Francisella tularensis –> reduced time to death, modest decreased mortality
2. Cohort study Leptospirosis epidemic Cuba –> reduced infection rates?
3. Animal studies Plasmodium berghei –> longer survival time
4. Cochrane review avian sarcode from healthy duck liver for prevention and treatment of influenza –> low quality evidence support efficacy

Question 3

What are current nosodes labelled with?

Answer 3

“This product is not intended as an alternative to vaccination”

Question 4

What does the CPS want nosodes to be labelled with?

Answer 4

“This product has not been proven to prevent infection. Health Canada advises your child receive all routine vaccinations even if they take this product.”