Pertussin 30—Preventive for whooping cough?

Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to be a pilot for a further, larger study to determine whether the homœopathic preparation Pertussin 30c was effective in preventing whooping cough. It was recognized that neither the numbers involved, nor the method followed would of themselves be sufficient to prove efficacy, but it was hoped that a positive result would permit the conclusion to be drawn that a further study would be in the public interest.694 valid replies from 1100 questionnaires sent to the parents of children who had had Pertussin 30 were compared with Hillingdon District's notified figures. Hillingdon FPC provided evidence of a wide degree of variability in the notification rates of pertussis. When there were taken into account the result suggested a degree of activity for Pertissin in excess of 50%. Although the assumptions are reasonable in themselves, no claim can be made to have demonstrated the effect of Pertussin in a statistially valid way. It is reasonable, however, to conclude that there is a good technical case for further investigation to be undertake, although with rising immunization rates it may not be justified in terms of reward for its cost. The trial has helped to define a possible method for doing this, which is described.

Concerns about immunisation

“…There is no evidence that homoeopathy can prevent a child from becoming infected with a disease that is preventable by vaccination or that it can reduce the severity of a disease. The Faculty of Homoeopathy acknowledges this33 and recommends the use of conventional vaccines 34. Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy, was a supporter of smallpox vaccination 35…”

A Review on the Role of Homoeopathy in Epidemics Amidst Covid-19 Crisis

“…Both studies suggested for large sample trials. [21,22] During epidemic in France from 1984-1987, Oscillococcinum 200C taken twice daily for 5 days significantly increased the rate of cure within two days (n=478, 237 treated by medicine and 241 on placebo), absence of symptoms at 48 hours, relative risk estimate significantly favours homeopathy (p=0.048), no pain and no fever (p=0.048), recovery rate (headache, stiffness, articular pain, shivering reduction) at 48 hours better in homeopathy group (p=0.032). [23] A randomised double-blind prospective study of thirty participants compared standard vaccination to Influenzinum homoeopathic medicine for 13 weeks.…”