Vaccines

by Kevin Hillstrom

Overview

Author Kevin Hillstrom tackles the highly controversial miracle-worker, vaccination. Readers will discover the history of vaccines, current usage, and contention surrounding vaccinations. Full-color photographs and diagrams, a glossary, sources for further reading and research, and a detailed subject index are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420507249
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	09/22/2012
Series:	Nutrition & Health Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction: A Shield Against Sickness 8

Chapter 1 The History of Vaccination 11

Chapter 2 Types of Vaccines 36

Chapter 3 Waging War Against Disease 48

Chapter 4 Are You Fully Immunized? 64

Chapter 5 The Debate over Vaccination and Autism 77

Notes 90

Glossary 93

Organizations to Contact 94

For More Information 96

Index 98

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

Editorial Reviews

Review: Vaccines "Each volume is clearly written, addressing real-life concerns with solid information and perspective, and includes color photographs, notes, and lists of further resources."—Booklist, September 2011

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