The vaccine debate

The vaccine debate

Tish Davidson

Book - 2019

Providing accurate, accessible information on vaccines and the controversies that surround them, this book outlines the history of vaccine regulation and interactions between vaccines and the immune system, and thoughtfully considers each vaccine debate. Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine. Traces the rise of vaccine resistance from the 1800s to the present. Considers the role of the government in vaccination requirements. Discusses the debate about whether vaccines cause neuropsychological disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Examines the appropriateness of the current recommended childhood vaccines.

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Subjects
Vaccines.
Vaccination.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Tish Davidson (author)
Physical Description
xii, 236 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781440843532
  • Series Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part I. Overview and Background Information
  • 1. Vaccines and Health
  • 2. Understanding the Immune System
  • 3. Making Vaccines
  • 4. Regulation of Vaccines
  • 5. Vaccines and the Diseases They Prevent
  • 6. History of Vaccine Resistance
  • Part II. Issues and Controversies
  • 7. Why Vaccines Are Controversial
  • 8. Do Vaccines Prevent Disease?
  • 9. Are Vaccines Adequately Tested for Safety?
  • 10. Do Vaccines Cause Developmental Delays?
  • 11. Is the Government-Recommended Vaccination Schedule Appropriate?
  • 12. Should Vaccination Be Mandatory?
  • 13. Is Negative Information about Vaccines Suppressed?
  • Part III. Scenarios
  • Case Studies
  • Timeline
  • Sources for Further Information
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Choice Review

Davidson, a science writer who also authored Greenwood's recent Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (CH, Feb'18, 55-2114), has once again done an excellent job summarizing this timely and newsworthy topic. Geared toward junior students and lay readers, The Vaccine Debate illuminates the most important issues regarding the benefits and risks of using vaccines versus not using them. The text is well researched and accessible to nonspecialists, covering how vaccines impact health, the immune system and how it functions, the vaccine development process, regulations for vaccines, types of common vaccines, and the pros and cons of using them. Also included is a section dedicated to case studies that illustrate some of the issues surrounding vaccine use or non-use. The glossary, time line, resource list, and curated bibliography are additional resources to help readers gain an introductory-level understanding of vaccines. A worthwhile addition to health collections in academic and public libraries. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, technical school students, and general readers. --Sheila Carey Grossman, emeritus, Fairfield University

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Review by Booklist Review

With measles outbreaks occurring worldwide and vaccine opponents posting actively online, an unbiased, reliable, current source of information is vital for libraries. Written by a medical writer who specializes in making information accessible, The Vaccine Debate covers all aspects of vaccination. Davidson (Vaccines, 2017) begins with background about vaccines: what they are, how they are made, how they work with the body's immune system, and how they are regulated. A chapter on the history of vaccine resistance demonstrates that opposition has been around since the eighteenth century. The second part of the book examines the issues and controversies connected with vaccines. Do they really prevent disease? Are they safe? Is the government vaccine schedule appropriate? Should vaccination be mandatory? The author provides both pro- and antivaccine arguments so that readers may evaluate them. She also provides case studies to illustrate common situations related to vaccines. A time line, a resource list, a glossary, and a bibliography provide further information. This is an excellent resource for public, consumer-health, and school libraries.--Barbara Bibel Copyright 2019 Booklist

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