Vaccines What You Should Know
Vaccines What You Should Know by Paul A. Offit is a comprehensive guide published by John Wiley & Sons on April 15, 2003. This third edition provides updated information to help readers make informed decisions about vaccinations for their families. It addresses common concerns regarding vaccine safety and necessity, offering clear explanations about vaccine composition, production, and associated risks.
In this edition, readers will find expanded discussions on various topics, including the smallpox vaccine, vaccines for travelers, and combination vaccines. The book also delves into vaccine safety, covering critical issues such as the relationship between vaccines and autism, the presence of mercury in vaccines, and the capacity of children to receive multiple vaccines simultaneously. With 239 pages of factual content, this resource aims to clarify health care issues related to vaccinations, making it a valuable reference for families navigating the complexities of immunization.
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Get the straight facts about vaccines and make informed choices
Do you wonder whether vaccines are safe and whether they are all really necessary? This completely revised and updated edition of the classic Vaccines: What You Should Know helps you sort through the latest information about vaccines in order to determine what is right for your family.
Coauthored by Paul Offit, a member of the CDC advisory committee that determines which vaccines are recommended for use in the United States, this guide tells you what vaccines are made of and clearly explains how they are made, how they work, and the risks associated with them.
This updated edition includes recommendations for the smallpox vaccine, the latest information on vaccines for travelers, and the latest on the progress of combination vaccines. Expanded information on vaccine safety includes discussion of vaccines and autism, mercury in vaccines, and the ability of children to tolerate numerous vaccines at once.
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