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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library) Paperback – October 26, 2011

by Robert W. Sears MD (Author)

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The Vaccine Book offers parents a fair, impartial, fact-based resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. Dr. Bob devotes each chapter in the book to a disease/vaccine pair and offers a comprehensive discussion of what the disease is, how common or rare it is, how serious or harmless it is, the ingredients of the vaccine, and any possible side effects from the vaccine.

This completely revised edition offers:

Updated information on each vaccine and disease More detail on vaccines' side effects Expanded discussions of combination vaccines A new section on adult vaccines Additional options for alternative vaccine schedules A guide to Canadian vaccinations

The Vaccine Book provides exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze.

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352 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Little, Brown Spark
Publication date

October 26, 2011
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5.45 x 1.15 x 8.15 inches
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0316180521
ISBN-13

978-0316180528
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About the Author

Robert W. Sears, MD, a practicing pediatrician, is the author of The Vaccine Book and The Autism Book, and co-author of The Baby Book and The Portable Pediatrician.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Spark; Revised edition (October 26, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316180521
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316180528
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 1.15 x 8.15 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #15,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16 in Vaccinations
- #41 in Parenting & Family Reference
- #56 in Children's Health (Books)

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Very informative, non bias, finally have peace of mind.

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

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Like a lot of people these days I have been tearing my brain apart. To vaccinate or to not vaccinate?!?!?!?!?! UGH!!!!! So much controversy. I believe in vaccines, but am very concerned with all the research I've been doing that the ones they are supplying and the schedule they recommend/implement is not as safe as we may think. I make sure to check all the sources when researching, always wondering what the person who posted the article has to gain. It wasn't until I came across this book that I finally felt like I had some non bias, informative data. Dr. Sears go through each vaccine. He never tells you what to do and the language never pushes you in one direction or the other, but instead provides you with more than enough information to make your own educated decision to do what you feel is best for you and your baby. I finally have peace of mind and feel more confident in my decisions. I def recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about vaccines or is strugging in their decisions about them.

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Mia Walters

I want to help by describing exactly what is in this book, it is a surprising wealth of info for both sides of the fence

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015

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I don't know if anyone else has done this yet, but this is a detailed breakdown of what is in this book. It is more information than I ever expected, in a format that is sectioned down in consistent and easy to read and reference. Personally, this is one of the best investments I made prepping for my brand new role as a mother. I bought it in my second trimester. I poured through it making notes and highlighting as I went. Dr Sears IS pro-vaccine, yet he writes from a neutral stand point giving you facts. But he is not here to tell you to get vaccines, rather to guide you in making the right choices for you! I'm pretty sure those that gave one star are those that have not even read a word of this book, but are rather so adamantly against just the idea of people not vaccinating that they must discredit a wealth of knowledge that benefits ALL parents and children.
It starts with the current to date vaccine schedule chart. He then goes over each vaccine in order, each vaccine being their own chapter, and following a consistent format per chapter. The history of the disease. The description, likelihood of getting it, and the statistics including the risk factors involved for your child should they contract it, the short term and potentially long term outcome or damage, and the mortality rate. So basically the risks of not getting the vaccine. Followed by the risks of getting the vaccine. Common immediate reactions, more significant risks which can be different according to each company that makes the vaccine. (These are all based off of case studies and statistics). The different versions that may be made as a single disease vaccine, or as a combination vaccine, which also depending on the maker. Single and Combo are both gone over thoroughly. All known side effects and their likeliness per maker of the vaccine, in past versions and current ones, the ingredients and specific amounts of things like aluminum and formaldehyde. Aluminum being especially important because if your pediatrician is using certain ones that contain higher levels, you would not want to get them at the same time as another with mid to high aluminum levels. Meaning you might want a different brand for one, or if that's not an option for you, wait until the next visit for the other vaccine containing aluminum, thus keeping levels in your child lower and safe. Some contain eggs, which your child may be allergic to. If there is a particular maker with risks that aren't worth taking the chance, he will tell you that he doesn't recommend that certain brand/combo for that vaccine- not to be confused with not getting one all together. At the end of each of those chapters, he weighs in. Recommending whether this is one he personally believes you really shouldn't skip, or whether it's one that is not really necessary in scenarios such as a breastfed child who is not in daycare until a certain age. Whether the vaccine is given primarily as protection for the child, or more as protection for someone exposed to the child, with the child simply being an unaffected carrier. Like being a potential risk around a pregnant mother. If you are uncomfortable with following the recommended schedule of what and when, he has chapters at the end that help you with a delayed or selective schedule, or customizing your own.
Does this help you realize how important this book is? And why we as parents should take the responsibility of knowing what is injected in our child and why?

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La Huerquilla

Must Have For Parents Yearning For Facts on Vaccines

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018

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Do yourself a favor and read this book and keep it as a reference. Although it's a 2011 version, Dr Sears updates any changes on his site, as the CDC & FDA are constantly changing information.
This book gives you a condensed version of details of each vaccine, its ingredients, differences in brands, potential risks, and benefits.
He gives his opinion as well, which I appreciate since he has 20 years of experience.
A read well-worth as most pediatricians are NOT going to sit down with you and explain any of this in detail.
I feel a lot more confident in making vaccine decisions for my future daughter now. I have more peace of mind & hope to compare this book to other materials out there.
The best immunization for a child is breastfeeding. Best take from the book.
Thank you Dr Sears!

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Nicole Spencer

Informative, easy read! Changed my outlook!

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018

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Don’t let the controversy surrounding vaxx v. anti-vaxx stop you from informing yourself about what is being injected into your child during their first months of life. You don’t have to be one or the other and can be somewhere in the middle! I love to have this book on hand as a reference! Dr. Sears puts forth information about each vaccine and its components that is truly invaluable. He writes in a way that is easy to understand and explains each disease and its severity. If you are on the fence about whether vaccination is for your family or looking for an alternative schedule, this is a great place to start! I borrowed this book from someone, and ended up buying my own, also purchasing a few for my friends. Some will argue that Dr. Sears’ schedule has not been tested and should not be used. However, most people don’t know that the CDC schedule has gone through no testing either. Thank you for your work, Dr. Sears!

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The other good book

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018

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We use this book to help us determine what we give to our child and what order. For those of us who live in a messed up state like California and want our government to have complete control over what we can and can’t do. This book is perfect to combat that so you can give your child just the necessary shots instead of loading them up with 5 or 7 shots at one time. Which they won’t do for a grown adult but they will do to a little 8 lb baby. (Because that makes sense right?)

Oh ya. It’s a great book explains all the different things that’s in each shot. Worth the read if you are a little paranoid such as my type A self.

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AlanJan

Valuable information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2019

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I bought this book and 4 others about vaccines as I'd heard that Amazon was going to destock them. The mainstream media is controlled by the vaccine makers. Soon Facebook will also be controlled so how can parents make a fully informed choice. That is, assuming they have any choice at all ! It is criminal that we are being denied access to the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. If this comment is moderated out then it will only prove my point.

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p white

Excellent book for those looking to make an informed decision

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2016

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Excellent book for those looking to make an informed decision. The author is a pro-vax paediatrician so any criticisms he has in regards to vaccinating are not coming from an emotional or anti-vax biased position. We read a number of anti-vac books and many contain rubbish writing and examples which put us off believing some if the information in them. This is US based and he includes reduced vaccine schedules for those considering partial vaccination

7 people found this helpful

Caitiebelle

This is a good book. It's always best to make decisions after ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2015

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A must buy for anyone in my opinon. It's very straight forward, tells you side effects and answers all your questions. On the fence? This is a good book. It's always best to make decisions after you know all the facts. So I felt this book gave me what I needed to make the choice for our family.

4 people found this helpful

Daniela

Very informative book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2019

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Would highly recommend to any parent thinking about vaccination

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Victoria Bacon

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2014

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Useful book, informative.

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