The philosophical and evidentiary basis of homoeopathic immunisation: A response to Teixeira

Homoeopathic immunisation was first used in 1798, but remains controversial with some homoeopathic practitioners. Teixeira supports the use of genus epidemicus (GE) remedies, but strongly condemns the use of nosodes for disease prevention. However, Teixeira failed to fully understand the principle of similars, he used a double standard when comparing evidences using GE remedies and nosodes, he misread information demonstrating the safety of long-term homoeoprophylaxis (HP), and he appeared to be unaware of scientific evidence which is available supporting the prophylactic use of nosodes. These four areas are addressed in turn, and evidence from 1798 to 2012 is presented showing that appropriate homoeopathic immunisation using GE remedies and/or nosodes has the potential to prevent much suffering without any risk of possible short-term toxic damage or long-term energetic adverse effects