4998 —הדרכה על תרכיב סאלק לילדים

B"H, 2 Teves, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Nshei U'Bnos Chabad Organization in Eretz HaKodesh, may Hashem be upon them and grant them life.

Blessings and peace!

In response to your letter regarding my position on the Salk vaccine injections for immunizing the children, this practice has already been adopted in several countries, and in the United States it has been done by almost everyone with success. Therefore, this action is appropriate.

Regarding your question whether to use Salk vaccine produced abroad or domestically, it is understood that this depends on the authority of the manufacturers—there are several here, and surely also in Eretz HaKodesh—so you should decide after knowing the details and which is preferable. Whichever you choose will be successful for visible and revealed good, to raise all your children among all Jewish children for Torah, marriage, and good deeds with abundance for renown and glory.

With blessing and success in all your matters.

Summary

The Rebbe affirms the safety and effectiveness of the Salk vaccine for children based on global experience. He encourages making an informed choice between domestic or imported vaccines according to reliable sources and blesses the community with success in raising their children.