Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Art History, American, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Diseases
| Author: | Tish Davidson | ISBN: | 9781440844447 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | June 15, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tish Davidson |
| ISBN: | 9781440844447 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | June 15, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
Providing scientifically accurate, detailed, and accessible information to students and general readers, this book presents the history of vaccination; describes the administration, manufacturing, and regulation of vaccines in the United States; and explains the most recent scientific findings about vaccination while addressing concerns of those who oppose immunization.
• Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine
• Provides a detailed, scientific explanation of the mechanism by which vaccines create immunity
• Examines current controversies in vaccine usage and their scientific and social basis
• Offers an international perspective on vaccine development and use
• Documents the anti-vaccination movement that has existed from the 18th century through today
Providing scientifically accurate, detailed, and accessible information to students and general readers, this book presents the history of vaccination; describes the administration, manufacturing, and regulation of vaccines in the United States; and explains the most recent scientific findings about vaccination while addressing concerns of those who oppose immunization.
• Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine
• Provides a detailed, scientific explanation of the mechanism by which vaccines create immunity
• Examines current controversies in vaccine usage and their scientific and social basis
• Offers an international perspective on vaccine development and use
• Documents the anti-vaccination movement that has existed from the 18th century through today
