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OverviewProviding 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. What is a vaccine and how does it work? How are vaccines made? Who discovered vaccines? What diseases do vaccines prevent, are these vaccines effective, and are they safe? Presenting comprehensive information on a topic that remains the focus of considerable controversy, Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues provides readers with a single-volume examination of vaccines and their history, production, uses, and limitations. Written in language that avoids intimidating medical jargon, this latest addition to Greenwood's Story of a Drug series looks at different types of vaccines and documents the value of vaccination to society. It explains the process of developing a vaccine, the testing required before it can be distributed to the public, and the challenges that arise in manufacturing and distribution, along with potential solutions to some of these problems. Readers will gain insight into vaccination-related topics such as the legal issues surrounding mandatory vaccination, the relationship between vaccines and adverse events, and the government's role in adjudicating claims of damage. The book also includes international recommendations from the World Health Organization and information on vaccines that are available and used outside the United States. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tish Davidson (Independent Scholar, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Weight: 0.652kg ISBN: 9781440844430ISBN 10: 1440844437 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 15 June 2017 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface 1: A Case Study: An Encounter with Measles 2: What Are Vaccines? 3: Vaccines: A Brief History 4: How Vaccines Work 5: Effects and Applications 6: Risks, Misuse, and Overdose 7: Production, Distribution, and Regulation 8: The Social Dimensions of Vaccines 9: The Future of Vaccines Directory of Resources Glossary Bibliography IndexReviewsVaccines is a valuable resource for libraries, doctors' offices, and for anyone wishing to understand the real vaccine story. - ASJA Magazine The work is both well organized and well written. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. - Choice Recommended for high school and academic libraries. - ARBAonline Vaccines is a valuable resource for libraries, doctors' offices, and for anyone wishing to understand the real vaccine story. - ASJA Magazine Author InformationTish Davidson is a medical writer specializing in making technical medical information accessible to a general readership. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |