Vaccines For Dummies (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2021
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Paperback. Inoculate yourself against the confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccines Measles, mumps, and rubellaoh my! Why are we vaccinating our childrenand ourselvesagainst these diseases, and what goes on in our bodies after the needle comes out? Vaccines For Dummies will inform and entertain you about all things vax, including how the first vaccines were discovered, whats in modern vaccines, how they are tested and approved for use, and why the CDCs vaccine schedule is what it is. Inside, youll also find a complete guide to vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and contraindications, so youll be ready when shot time comes. From the very first inoculations hundreds of years ago to the brand new COVID-19 shot, creating immunity to diseases has become a human specialty. If youre wondering how safe and how necessary it all is, you arent alone. In Vaccines For Dummies, well explore the issue from every angle, empowering you to take charge of your wellbeing. With this book, you will: Discover the ABCs of vaccines, including what theyre made of and how they work Learn about each recommended childhood and adult immunization, plus the seasonal flu shot, all with this evidence-based guide Take a journey through vaccine history, meeting the major players of yesterday and today Decide whats right for your family, with the help of the most recent vaccine science Parents, parents-to-be, adults of any age, and anyone who wants to delve into the microscopic world of pathogens and their arch nemeses (antigens and antibodies) will get a double dose of knowledge from Vaccines For Dummies. "Discover the importance of vaccines for your health; Understand how and why vaccines are developed; Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine"--Cover. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …
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- Title
- Vaccines For Dummies (Paperback)
- Author
- Megan Coffee
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1119787815
- ISBN 13
- 9781119787815
Inoculate yourself against the confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccines
Measles, mumps, and rubella―oh my! Why are we vaccinating our children―and ourselves―against these diseases, and what goes on in our bodies after the needle comes out? Vaccines For Dummies will inform and entertain you about all things vax, including how the first vaccines were discovered, what’s in modern vaccines, how they are tested and approved for use, and why the CDC’s vaccine schedule is what it is. Inside, you’ll also find a complete guide to vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and contraindications, so you’ll be ready when shot time comes.
From the very first inoculations hundreds of years ago to the brand new COVID-19 shot, creating immunity to diseases has become a human specialty. If you’re wondering how safe and how necessary it all is, you aren’t alone. In Vaccines For Dummies, we’ll explore the issue from every angle, empowering you to take charge of your wellbeing. With this book, you will:
- Discover the ABCs of vaccines, including what they’re made of and how they work
- Learn about each recommended childhood and adult immunization, plus the seasonal flu shot, all with this evidence-based guide
- Take a journey through vaccine history, meeting the major players of yesterday and today
- Decide what’s right for your family, with the help of the most recent vaccine science
Parents, parents-to-be, adults of any age, and anyone who wants to delve into the microscopic world of pathogens and their arch nemeses (antigens and antibodies) will get a double dose of knowledge from Vaccines For Dummies.
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About the Author
Megan Coffee, MD, PhD, is a faculty member at the Grossman School of Medicine at New York University Hospital. She is an attending physician in infectious diseases at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and teaches on communicable diseases in humanitarian crises at Columbia University. She collaborates with a team at NYU to better predict disease severity in COVID.
Sharon Perkins, RN, is the co-author of more than 10 For Dummies titles including Pregnancy For Dummies, Healthy Aging For Dummies, Dad’s Guide to Baby’s First Year For Dummies, and most recently, Getting Pregnant For Dummies.
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