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Vaccination Edition 2
A Guide for Making Personal Choices
Paperback
June 2010
9780863157349
More details
- Publisher
Floris Books - Published
22nd June 2010 - ISBN 9780863157349
- Language English
- Pages 96 pp.
$13.95
Many parents are content to follow official recommendations about vaccination, whereas others avoid all vaccinations for their children. This guide helps parents reach their own informed conclusions based on clear, factual information. The author explains the levels of danger for various diseases and explains how the various types of vaccinations work while exploring their benefits and possible risks.
This is the second edition of this useful handbook for parents, fully revised and updated with the latest guidelines and recommendations.
C O N T E N T S:
Foreword by Geoffrey Douch
Introduction
Vaccination in General
A Historical Overview
Unwelcome Side Effects
Vaccinations Are Not Natural Infections
Disrupting the Ecological Balance
Fundamental Questions
Specific Vaccinations
The UK Childhood Vaccination Schedule
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Hib Meningitis
Meningitis C
Polio
Mumps
Measles
German Measles (Rubella)
Pneumococcal Disease
Cervical Cancer
Other Vaccinations
Tuberculosis (TB)
Hepatitis B
Flu (Influenza)
Swine Flu
Chickenpox
Current UK Childhood Vaccination Schedule
References
Further Reading
Index
Hans-Peter Studer
Dr. Hans-Peter Studer is the editor of Bisch Zwäg, a health magazine in Switzerland.
