The Immunization Resource Guide : Where to Find Answers to All Your Questions about Childhood Vaccinations [Paperback]

Diane Rozario (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0964336650 | ISBN-13: 978-0964336650 | Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | Edition: 4th

"The Immunization Resource Guide" helps parents find information on all sides of the vaccination issue. It contains reviews of over 90 books covering all aspects of childhood vaccinations and detailed listings of more than 130 vaccine and health organizations, periodicals, and publishers. Topics covered include: vaccines and the immune system, the history of vaccination, the DTP vaccine, obtaining legal exemptions, new generation vaccines, reporting vaccine injuries, vaccine adverse reactions, and national, state and local vaccine support groups.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . .exactly what parents (and their doctors) have been looking for: a concise summary of publications about immunization. . ." -- Kyle Johnson, Special Delivery, Winter 1992-1993 (review of a previous edition)

"Many thanks are due to Ms. Rozario for this thorough bibliographical reference and for the even-handed, dispassionate tone she maintains throughout." -- Richard Moskowitz, M.D., The New England Journal of Homeopathy, Vol. 4, No.3 (review of a previous edition)

Aimed at parents. . .the book provides detailed reviews of other publications that address health issues involved in modern vaccinations. -- Today's Librarian, December 2000

“. . . the most complete collection of vaccine resources for the consumer.” -- Kristine Severyn, R.Ph., Ph.D., Director, The Vaccine Policy Institute as reviewed in CCL Fami ly Foundations, March-April 1997 (review of previous edition)

“. . .a handy reference guide to information available on all aspects of childhood immunizations.” -- Dr. William Campbell Douglass, Editor, Second Opinion, August 1996 (review of a previous edition)

“Provide[s] . . . questioning families with hard-nosed assessments of the available literature.” -- Vegetarian Times, Sept. 1993 (review of a previous edition)

From the Publisher

The second printing is now available and includes an updated resource section current as of January 2002.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Patter Pubns; 4th edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964336650
• ISBN-13: 978-0964336650
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,112,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstandingly presented, parent-friendly compendium, January 11, 2001

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This review is from: The Immunization Resource Guide : Where to Find Answers to All Your Questions about Childhood Vaccinations (Paperback)

Now in a completely updated and expanded fourth edition, Diane Rozario's The Immunization Resource Guide: Where To Find Answers To All Your Questions About Childhood Vaccinations continues to be a complete, single volume reference for parents concerned with providing their children with appropriate medical services. Included are reviews of more than ninety books covering virtually all aspects of childhood immunizations; detailed listings of more than 130 vaccine and health organizations, periodicals, and publishers; coverage of such issues as vaccines and the immune system; international travel; a history of vaccination; how to report vaccine injuries; the DPT vaccine; obtaining legal exemptions; new generation vaccines; and vaccine adverse reactions. The The Immunization Resource Guide is superbly written, outstandingly presented, "parent friendly" compendium of information and resources, and a very highly recommended addition to any family, health clinic, medical center, or community library parenting and health/medicine reference collection.