Vaccines

History, Science, and Issues

Tish Davidson (Independent Scholar, USA)

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Greenwood Press
15 June 2017

Regulation of medicines & medical devices; History of medicine; History of science

Series: The Story of a Drug

Providing 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.

By: Tish Davidson (Independent Scholar USA)
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 652g
ISBN: 9781440844430
ISBN 10: 1440844437
Series: The Story of a Drug
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 15 June 2017
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tish Davidson is a medical writer specializing in making technical medical information accessible to a general readership.

Reviews for Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues

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