The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child [Paperback]

Lauren Feder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1578262518 | ISBN-13: 978-1578262519 | Publication Date: October 30, 2007 | Edition: 1

As a physician trained in both standard and holistic medicine–and as a parent herself–Lauren Feder, M.D., presents the facts about vaccinations.

If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects.

If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child’s immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and medical insurances.

If you’re just not sure what to do, she offers a balanced and easy-to-understand discussion of the issues, explaining the truth about the effectiveness of vaccinations, side effects, and much more.

With information on the latest available vaccinations for teens (including the meningococcal and HPV vaccinations), as well as new schedules for childhood vaccinations, The Parents’ Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to help you make the right decision for your child.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A brilliantly readable exposition of the facts about vaccinations…this book will help you more than any other. “ — Jay N. Gordon, M.D., FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UCLA Medical School, and author of Listening to Your Baby

"A very readable discussion of the pros and cons of specific vaccinations, and of vaccines in general.  Feder includes alternatives to the standard vaccination schedule, an excellent 'Safe Shot Strategy' that advises on how best to prepare for vaccination, and information about prophylactic homeopathic treatments and other natural therapies."  — Melissa Chianta, Mothering Magazine

About the Author

Lauren Feder, M.D. is a nationally recognized physician who specializes in holistic health and is board certified in homeopathic medicine. Affiliated with La Leche League, Holistic Pediatric Association, and the National Center for Homeopathy, she is a frequent lecturer and has been featured nationally on television and radio. She has written for Mothering Magazine and Homeopathy Today and has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, DiscoveryHealth.com, ClubMom.com, and others. Author of Natural Baby and Childcare, Dr. Feder has two sons and is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. Visit her at www.drfeder.com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; 1 edition (October 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578262518
• ISBN-13: 978-1578262519
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tHANK YOU!, January 3, 2008

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C. M. Chrislock "A BIG FAN" (FRANCE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child (Paperback)

Dr. Feder gives us the facts and nothing but the facts -
If you have been looking into this matter then you have, like me, read books after books on immunizations and one after the other use FEAR to make up your mind - The Pro-vaccine book will have you run to the pediatrician and the one against them will have you lock your child away never to be approached by a doctor ever again!

Well here is a book to inform us, not scare us! A book that REALLY helps us make an educated decision regarding the health life of our children and provides us with tools to support the decision we have made.

I have never before been so at peace with my decision and for THAT I am immensely grateful!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good information supplement, April 11, 2008

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Kathryn J. Pruyn (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child (Paperback)

This book was great for me; it gave me information that I didn't find in other places. However, I can not say that it is impartial; it tries to correct for the widespread misinformation. It might be a good introduction to the material for some but definitely not for all, because of its bias. It can definitely help you choose what is best for your child as an individual, but it can not serve as your only source in making that choice (unless you are sold on not vaccinating at all). It simply doesn't have enough details about the actual ingredients to weigh the risks with the benefits; the author seems to conclude that none of the vaccines are worth the risks. As someone who has chosen to selectively vaccinate my children, I did find the book helpful. The first source I use is Dr. Sears' The Vaccine Book because it has factual information about the ingredients. This book is the second source I use for a little more information on the issue. I don't think this book really lives up to its subtitle "practical medical and natural ways to protect your child." Also, I agree with some other criticisms about her use of language. From an editorial standpoint, this book is not a final copy. It is only a revision or two away, but it is not properly polished. Quite a shame. I am still grateful I have this source.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring..., January 17, 2008

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Gabreil Wiser "Gabriel Wiser" (Paris, France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child (Paperback)

As a parent who decided not to vaccinate I found
"A Parent's Concise Guide To Childhood Vaccinations
reassuring.
This Guide offers objective views with which to make an informed decision.