The Vaccine Guide gives consumers the information they need about vaccination in an organized step-by -step format. Part I takes readers through the background, the philosophy, the misconceptions, and the data they will need to form their own opinions about vaccines. Part II discusses each of the diseases and their vaccines, including difficult to obtain facts about vaccine reactions. For the first time, parents and adults who must decide about their own use of vaccines are presented with all the facts they need to make informed decisions.
The book includes:
· Discussion of childhood and adult diseases, their incidence, and the likelihood of complications.
· Evaluation of vaccine effectiveness and vaccine studies.
· Toxicity of the vaccines, their adverse effects, dangers, and long-term negative consequences.
· Legal requirements, including legal exemptions to vaccines.
· Updated information on new vaccines and the threat of bioterrorism.