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PublisherLittle Brown & Company

ISBN-100316180521

ISBN-139780316180528

eBay Product ID (ePID)109097974

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Edition2

Book TitleVaccine Book : Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Updated in 2023)

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicParenting / General, Reference, Vaccinations

Publication Year2011

FeaturesRevised

GenreFamily & Relationships, Health & Fitness

AuthorRobert W. Sears

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight12.3 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-293797

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal614.4/7083

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisFrom the most trusted name in pediatrics -- a completely revised and updated guide to navigating the childcare question of the decade: should I vaccinate my child? The Vaccine Book offers parents a fair, impartial, fact-based resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. Dr. Bob devotes each chapter in the book to a disease/vaccine pair and offers 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. This completely revised edition offers - updated information on each vaccine and disease - more detail on vaccines' side effects - expanded discussions of combination vaccines - a new section on adult vaccines - additional options for alternative vaccine schedules - a guide to Canadian vaccinations The Vaccine Book provides exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze., ***COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED IN 2019*** ***New Covid Chapter Added in 2023*** From America's most trusted name in pediatrics, an indispensable, comprehensive guide for parents facing the childcare question of the decade: "Should I vaccinate my child?" When you're considering which vaccinations are right for your child and when to administer them, there's a lot to think about. With twelve separate vaccines on the standard schedule and so much conflicting information available, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Dr. Bob Sears offers help. In this authoritative, impartial, fact-based guide to childhood vaccinations, he provides an in-depth look at each disease/vaccine pair and covers everything you need to know, including: how common or rare, as well as how serious, each disease is how each vaccine is made and what its ingredients are which ingredients are potentially controversial which brands and types of vaccines are safest what each vaccine's side effects might be and how likely they are to occur how to recognize, treat, and prevent vaccine side effects how to tailor your child's shot schedule to minimize risks and satisfy state requirements advice on adult vaccines and vaccines for international travel an in-depth section on Canadian vaccinations The Vaccine Book provides exactly the information you want and need as you make educated decisions for your children. "The most evenhanded and thorough look at baby immunizations we've yet seen." -- Babytalk

LC Classification NumberRJ240.S42 2011

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by jennifestump0
Sep 29, 2020
Must Read Before Vaccinating Your Infant!
The author is very informative. He presents all the facts and information about each vaccine providing the parents with everything they need to make an informed decision concerning immunization. I work in the medical field and highly recommend this book!
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by a_wilson1126_3
Aug 10, 2018
Books at a good value
(Currently reading) Great contents very unbiased!! I was super stoked about the price and condition of the book!!
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