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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library) | 
enlarge | Author: Robert Sears Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Category: Book
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Rating: 192 reviews Sales Rank: 707
Media: Paperback Edition: 1 Pages: 304 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6 Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0316017507 Dewey Decimal Number: 614.47083 EAN: 9780316017503 ASIN: 0316017507
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Product Description With the recent spate of publicity surrounding the possible health risks posed by childhood immunization, parents are no longer simply following doctor's orders and automatically having their children vaccinated. Instead, they are asking questions. The problem is the search for answers only leads parents to conflicting, one-sided information: doctors claim that parents are endangering their child's life if they refuse shots, while radical vaccine opponents claim parents are endangering their child's life if they accept shots. With THE VACCINE BOOK, parents finally have one, fair, impartial, fact-based resource they can turn to for answers. Each chapter will be devoted to a disease/vaccine pair and offer a comprehensive discussion of what the disease is, how common or rare it is, how serious or harmless it is, the ingredients of the vaccine, and any possible side effects from the vaccine. Ultimately, parents will have to make their own informed decisions as Dr. Bob Sears is neither pro-vaccine nor anti-vaccine. But THE VACCINE BOOK will provide exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze.
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Even-handed and easy to read November 25, 2008 Research Mom (Westport, CT United States) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a writer specializing in autism and developmental delays, I am frequently asked for advice about safe vaccination. I am so impressed I am with the job that Dr. Sears has done with this book. It is thoroughly researched and well-organized. Most importantly, it is easy to read. I especially appreciate the fact that Dr. Sears kept his tone neutral throughout the book, making it possible for parents and professionals to make informed decisions without feeling alienated because of their beliefs. This is a book I will be recommending to those inside and outside of the autism community. I cannot think of a better gift for expecting parents.
overwhelming November 20, 2008 Katie Blanton (Clovis, CA) Vaccines are such an issue these days. I loved that this book really talked about the pros and cons of each vaccine but it was a bit overwhelming. In the end I felt like I really didn't know what to do. I like the educational value of this book, but be prepared!
I WISH I HAD GOTTEN IT SOONER! November 15, 2008 I. Johnson (Chicago) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this book after my cousins child had a bad reaction to a vaccine. This book is easy to understand. It's set up so you don't have to read it cover to cover, but can read the sections that partain to you. Perfect for parents who are middle-of-the-road, want to vaccinate their children, but also want to be selective.
Very informative, well written and organized book November 12, 2008 D. Hunt (Austin, TX) This book is very well laid out and informative. It is not biased either pro or con vaccines; it is just an information source. If you want to learn about what vaccines are out there, what is in them, what the diseases are, etc. then this is the book for you.
great book! November 9, 2008 Dawn Brizendine (Colorado Springs, CO) This book is great! It's very informative- discussing each disease, the incidence, what's in the vaccines and side effects. It's also very funny! That's an accomplishment given the subject matter! Dr. Bob gives the American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, and alternate schedules- one with all the vaccines spaced out and one with "core" vaccines. I found it very helpful- definitely recommend it, and already have to everyone I know with a baby or a baby on the way.
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