The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child

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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child

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With the spate of publicity surrounding the possible health risks posed by childhood immunization, parents are no longer simply following doctor's orders and automatically having their children vaccinated. Instead, they are asking questions. The problem is the search for answers only leads parents to conflicting, one-sided information: doctors claim that parents are endang...more

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Published October 22nd 2007 by Little, Brown and Company (first published 2007)

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Oct 11, 2012 Stephanie rated it 1 of 5 stars

I read this book to prepare myself for the onslaught of questions about vaccines from families in my practice. Dr. Sears (the author is actually the son of the famous Dr. Sears, this might fool some people) does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a nicely organized (and apparently researched) way. He also lays out the issues that, in the media and general public, seem to be surrounding the vaccines. The book is easy to read and probably will be helpful to those parents who have...more I read this book to prepare myself for the onslaught of questions about vaccines from families in my practice. Dr. Sears (the author is actually the son of the famous Dr. Sears, this might fool some people) does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a nicely organized (and apparently researched) way. He also lays out the issues that, in the media and general public, seem to be surrounding the vaccines. The book is easy to read and probably will be helpful to those parents who have vague yet overwhelming fears about vaccines--at least they will have a more complete understanding of what the vaccines are and what they will prevent, and of which vaccines seem to be controversial to the lay public.

However, Dr. Sears then presents alternative vaccine schedules for parents to use instead of those recommended and endorsed by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), ACIP (American Committee on Immunization Practices), and the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). This is a very presumptuous move on his part. It seems to be based on personal opinion, and cater to the fears of and pressure from people who are generally "anti-vaccine." It is astounding to me that he would take on the responsibility of creating alternative immunization schedules that the public has no way of evaluating in comparison to the established schedules set up by the above listed organizations. The book sells his qualifications as a "board-certified pediatrician and the coauthor of several books." As far as I can determine he has no more qualifications to make public health and infectious disease recommendations than any other board-certified pediatrician in the USA (there are quite a few of us, since board certification is often a requirement for state licensure and maintaining malpractice insurance coverage as well as contracts with medical insurance companies).

Read it with your EYES OPEN.

ADDENDUM 10/11/2012: Four years later I am more vehemently opposed to the alternative vaccination schedules proposed by this book. My own daughter is currently suffering from pertussis (whooping cough). Despite being fully vaccinated for pertussis, she still contracted the disease. She is weak, coughing, vomiting, and whooping now for six weeks--the end is still not in sight. Our family and her close friends all had to take preventive antibiotics. She missed school. Notices went out to all her classmates. Others in her school were affected by the illness. Vaccine clinics were held in her school. I blame this illness on the excessively high presence of pertussis bacteria in the community as a result of an inadequately vaccinated population. Our protection from vaccines relies on both personal immunity AND "herd" immunity. The current acellular pertussis vaccine, although having fewer side effects, is not individually as effective as the whole cell pertussis vaccine. We can only rely on it if ALL are vaccinated. The real danger to our children is the DISEASES we are trying to prevent, NOT the vaccines we are giving to prevent them! I see many parents of new babies referring to Dr. Sears' book as if it were the bible of vaccines. The book is recommended to them by a new parent class or birthing class, and they latch onto it as if it were a life raft. I would strongly recommend those who are feeling unsure of vaccines to also read some of the books written by Paul Offit, MD. Unlike Dr. Sears, Dr. Offit is highly qualified to make recommendations and provide information about the diseases and vaccines used to prevent them. You might also check out the web site at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP, vaccines.chop.edu) for some factual information about immunizations and the controversies. (less)

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Sep 17, 2012 Erica Poole rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is a very non biased look at the vaccination issue. I am currently debating what to do when my baby is born since you have to know before the birth, as the first vaccination, HepB, is given AT BIRTH. The author is a doctor and he gives the pros, the cons, the facts of the condition each vaccination treats, the potential consequences on the individual as well as society if you do not vaccinate. He will state his opinion and why he feels that way, but he is not judgemental. He recognizes the...more

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Aug 22, 2008 Sarah Hofhine rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: any parent with vaccination questions

This book is awesome! He gives a very balanced, easy to read picture of all the aspects of each childhood vaccine and the disease it protects against. If you are on the fence about vaccinations or just concerned about the volume given at a time, this will help you make a really, truly informed decision.

One word of note: after reading each chapter (and even the whole book) I was kind of in despair for a bit, because basically there are some nasty chances either way, vaccinate or not. It definitel...more

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Oct 02, 2008 Holly rated it 3 of 5 stars

I thought the layout of this book was easy to read. Dr. Sears explains the risks and prevalence of each disease as well as the risks of each vaccination. Although I was already familiar with ingredients in vaccines I still found that section fascinating and disgusting. I am also amazed at the process of creating vaccines. Ultimately this book helped me decide to cross a few vaccines off my list, while keeping most. Some of the diseases were not as scary as I had imagined. Also, it helped me dete...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: advice, parenting

This book is a great resource for parents who want to better understand the risks of disease, what modern vaccines do, how they are made, and what they are made of. Dr. Bob is not anti-vaccines; quite the opposite, in fact. However, he believes, as I do, that parents should understand what they are giving their kids, make fully-informed decisions regarding their healthcare, and have the right to develop a personalized vaccine schedule for their children rather than accept a cookie-cutter solutio...more

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Mar 16, 2009 Anna Reed rated it 5 of 5 stars

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After searching and searching for the "right" book to read up on vaccinations, I finally picked this one largely due to the diverse reviews. Some people thought Dr. Sears leaned toward vaccinations and others thought he argued against. Sounded like he might just be objective to me. I certainly didn't want to read a book based on scare tactics and horror stories designed to just frighten the reader. This is a great book that gives you all the facts you need to make an informed and confident choic...more

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Dec 09, 2008 Stephanie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: ALL MOMS/MOMS-TO-BE

I really love this book as a reference point for making decisions about your child's vaccinations. It seems like so much of the stuff out there is completely anti-vaccine, or completely pro-vaccine (i.e. accept everything your doctor tells you without question). I love being educated about my child's health and my options in caring for her.

This book is very comprehensive and well organized. It goes through each of the recommended vaccinations: the disease it's immunizing against, it's ingredient...more

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Jan 17, 2009 Michael rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Gives the skinny on the vaccine controversy from a Pediatrician's perspective. Best info out there that's not from wacko-land. Respected by doctors and granolas alike. I wish Dr. Sears would share his own feelings a bit more, but he leaves you with enough data to make a good decision.

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Feb 02, 2009 Corri rated it 5 of 5 stars

A must read for moms! Very informative and non biased. Gives good info so the reader can INFORMED decisions.

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Feb 18, 2009 Audrey rated it 5 of 5 stars

I think this is a great informative book for anyone who has children or will one day have them. This is NOT an anti-vaccine book. It is up to us to know what is in the vaccines that we give our children so that we can make informed decisions.

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Jan 19, 2009 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: nonfiction, parenting, owned

I haven't read any other books on vaccines, and after reading this one I really don't feel like I need to. Every other vaccine book I had thumbed through was painfully one-sided--either they would say that if you didn't vaccinate your child on the same schedule as everyone else, you were putting the health of everyone else in the country at risk, or they would say that vaccines are always bad and aren't worth it compared to the diseases they protect against. My feelings on the issue were definit...more

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Jan 13, 2009 Robyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am not a huge fan of the Dr. Sears Books (I think he can be over the top with respect to his views on attachment parenting, imposing guilt on those of us who, in modern society, simply cannot be tethered to our children all day long) but I think this book is a great resource. As a new Mom, I had no clue how to approach the immunization issue, despite having done quite a bit of research. This book lays it all out for you - the risks and benefits of each vaccine that the American Academy of Pedi...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Allenh rated it 4 of 5 stars

Had to read through this one really quickly given some limited time to make choices for our little one. I liked how it was divided up into the major vaccines, gave statistics on currently known risks for each infection as well as side-effects seen in the vaccines. The book even dealt with some of the common worries about vaccine components.

I will say that eventually the book came down to Dr. Sears' opinions of what he felt was important and not important. That was the least helpful part of the b...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Jamie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I picked this up because in our search for a pediatrician everyone (midwives, friends, acquaintances) said that a big decision point for most people was the pediatrician's opinion on vaccinations. Turned out, I didn't have an opinion on vaccinations.

After reading Dr. Sears's book, I still can't say that I have many strong opinions on the subject, but at least I know that I am well informed. He lays out the information concisely, in easily digestible sections, and gives very even keeled informat...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Pamela rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was originally recommended to me by a trusted friend who works in the medical field. After reading it for the second time, I believe it is an important book for parents wanting to know more about vaccinations. (If you get the book, try to get the revised and updated version published in October 2011. There have been new vaccines added since the original publishing date in 2007 and new research.)

Dr. Sears does a great job of laying out all the facts and then gives un-biased arguments o...more This book was originally recommended to me by a trusted friend who works in the medical field. After reading it for the second time, I believe it is an important book for parents wanting to know more about vaccinations. (If you get the book, try to get the revised and updated version published in October 2011. There have been new vaccines added since the original publishing date in 2007 and new research.)

Dr. Sears does a great job of laying out all the facts and then gives un-biased arguments of why some may choose not to get the vaccination and why some do. The first sentence in the Preface is "I am a pro-vaccine doctor. I am also a pro-information doctor."

The book is very well-organized, very comprehensive, and very informative.

Dr. Sears explains what each disease is: how you are exposed, what the symptoms are, what a mild, moderate or severe case may be, possible long-lasting effects, whether the disease is common, whether it is serious, and whether it is treatable.

Then, he explains in detail how the vaccine is made, lists the ingredients (from the actual product insert) of each available brand of the vaccine, gives information on available combination shots, then talks about some of the potentially controversial ingredients in each brand.

Then, he gives "Reasons To Get the Vaccine" and "Reasons Some People Choose Not To Get the Vaccine", and then has a couple paragraphs on "The Way I See It".

At the end of the book he has several chapters addressing concerns over the chemicals used to make the vaccines, animal and human tissues used while manufacturing vaccines, the controversy concerning vaccines and autism, vaccine safety research, and vaccine side effects.

He talks about how he has given his patients with concerns about vaccinations an alternative vaccine schedule and explains the reasons for this.

I am a firm believer that the more parents are informed the better decisions they can make for their children. Even if it's COMPLETELY OVERWHELMING at times! Whether you choose to get all the vaccinations, some of the vaccinations, or none at all, at least you will do so with all the facts available.
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Oct 10, 2011 Anthony StClair rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: parents

Recommended to Anthony by: birth class teacher

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What are the facts about vaccines? What are the risks vs. the benefits? Do you follow the standard schedule, or do you have options?

Our birth class teacher loaned us Dr. Robert Sears' The Vaccine Book, and I devoured it. The balanced information presented pros, cons and plain-language facts and commentary about vaccines for children. My wife and I are using this info to drive our decisions to how we want our child vaccinated.

What I especially like about this book: Sears makes clear what he is an...more

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Jun 28, 2011 Kristen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: parenting, public-health

I learned a lot about the process of making vaccines, and the various ingredients that go into vaccines to help make them work. It was interesting to learn about the combination vaccines and the ways that vaccines can be combined in a doctor's office to reduce the number of times the child has to be stuck in one visit -- as well as the accumulation of aluminum or other ingredients when vaccines are combined. I appreciated the information on how common and serious each disease is. And I liked the...more

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May 20, 2011 Brynn is currently reading it

I am loving this book. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to make informed decisions about vaccinating their child instead of just going with the flow.

I have attempted to do all sorts of research on vaccines since I became a parent more than 3 years ago, but there are so many different articles, and they contradict each other. And most seem heavily biased either for or against. This books is written by an MD, and it seems to be unbiased and based on all the research that is available.

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Feb 04, 2011 Christer Tschamler rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: All Parents

This book is an excellent resource for parents who are intent on reaching an educated decision regarding whether or not to vaccinate their children. Dr. Sears provides a mostly objetive review of each vaccine offered in the U.S. (at least at the time of the book's writing). For each vaccine he discusses the history of the disease that the vaccine is intended to prevent, the true risk of an American child coming in contact with the disease, the severity and mortality rate, the history of the vacc...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Rosie rated it 1 of 5 stars

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I decided to read this book after hearing several other not-entirely-pro-vaccine moms mention it. It is really easy to read and understand, but it left me thinking that perhaps Dr. Sears doesn't understand as much as he thinks he does, and he's giving parents some dangerous misinformation.

My main beef with the book is his obsession with aluminum adjuvants. He presents his case by citing studies about aluminum toxicity from IV nutrition in premature babies and patients with kidney problems. It bo...more I decided to read this book after hearing several other not-entirely-pro-vaccine moms mention it. It is really easy to read and understand, but it left me thinking that perhaps Dr. Sears doesn't understand as much as he thinks he does, and he's giving parents some dangerous misinformation.

My main beef with the book is his obsession with aluminum adjuvants. He presents his case by citing studies about aluminum toxicity from IV nutrition in premature babies and patients with kidney problems. It boggles my mind that he would even use this completely unrelated issue to make his case against using aluminum salts in vaccines (which are not administered intravenously, but intramuscularly, which is a distinction that he fails to make). He clearly didn't look very hard for information specifically about vaccines. If he had bothered to even do a Google Scholar search, he would have come across this article, which addresses concerns about additives in vaccines.

I was also very disappointed to see him cite Andrew Wakefield's retracted 1998 paper on MMR and autism. If I recall correctly, this book was published in 2007, and by that time Wakefield's research was already discredited (in fact, the GMC hearing, which would find him guilty of fraud, had begun), and other studies had been conducted which showed no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. It's really a shame that Dr. Bob chose to continue to propagate this myth.

My third complaint is with his alternate vaccine schedule, which he justifies mostly by reiterating his unsubstantiated concerns about aluminum. This is one issue that I go back and forth on. On the one hand, I like to see babies being protected from diseases. If parents are so worried about the potential risks of vaccines, it's better to see them vaccinate on a delayed schedule than not vaccinate at all. On the other hand, Dr. Bob spends his whole book confirming unfounded worries about vaccine safety, rather than presenting scientific evidence. Had he spent the book reassuring parents that vaccines are safe, and addressing legitimate concerns (like who specifically shouldn't receive vaccines, and how to deal with real adverse reactions), then there would be no need for his alternative schedule.

Even worse than his alternative schedule is his selective vaccine schedule, in which he recommends delaying the Hepatitis B vaccine until 12 years. He explains that Hep B is a "sexually transmitted disease" and so children don't need to be vaccinated. I hear this from parents as well. They say that their kid doesn't need the vaccine because he's not going to be promiscuous or use IV drugs. What they don't seem to realize is that Hep B can be transmitted through casual contact, and most carriers are asymptomatic. That means that your kid could be bitten on the playground or share a toothbrush at a sleepover with another kid who has Hep B and contract the virus, without even knowing it. Hep B is also way more likely to become a chronic infection (leading to liver disease and cancer) in children under 10. So please, if you are going to ignore Dr. Bob on just one point, make it this one. (less)

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Sep 13, 2010 Alyssa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: all-time-favorite, parenting, non-fiction

This book is a phenomenal resource to any parent; regardless of whether you have hesitation over the CDC/AAP recommended vaccine schedule or not, Dr. Bob's book is very thorough in spelling out exactly what each vaccine is, why it is given, what is in each, who makes them--and, better, which manufacturer makes them with the least controversial ingredients/methods--and stating (without bias) the pros and cons of each. The information given for each vaccine closely mirrors information you can find...more

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Jun 12, 2009 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: parenting

I think this book is a must-read for any parent. Usually when you tell people you're reading a book because you want to know more about vaccines, they think you're some kind of nut who doesn't want to vaccinate your child. The approach of this book, however, is to inform parents so that they can make educated decisions about which vaccines to give their children, when to give them, and what the ingredients and potential side effects are of each vaccine. We had some concerns about the effects of...more

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Jun 06, 2009 Pamela rated it 4 of 5 stars

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From Publishers Weekly
Sears, coauthor of several books in the Sears Parenting series, addresses one of today's most controversial and worrisome questions. Sears' goal is "to give you a balanced look at pros and cons of vaccination so that you can make an educated decision." Sears does not advocate for or rail against vaccination, stating it doesn't have to be an all or nothing decision-there are choices. The first 12 chapters discuss each vaccination in the childhood series, providing explanatio...more

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Dec 07, 2011 Cass rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, books-i-want-to-own, non-fiction, motherhood

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate... that is the hotly debated question. Unfortunately is is a very difficult one to make a decision about due to the absolute polarity of all information. No source even tries to be unbiased. The two camps are very much at war making any material so tainted as to be useless.

Dr Sears has set about to create, as much as possible, an unbiased look at vaccinations. He does not answer the 'should you or should you not' question. Instead he looks at each vaccination in...more

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Apr 01, 2013 Barrie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really liked this book. Probably worth 4.5 stars. Only reason for the deductive is that it's not new, so I wasn't sure if anything has changed in the last 2 years. Not really Dr. Sears fault. Also, I'm sure it's one-sided and comes with a lot of opinions on why everything he says is wrong--but I actually found myself enjoying a medical book! Who knew. He wrote everything in a way that even a total medical novice could understand it. Nothing like when you go to a doctor (or a lawyer) and they tel...more

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Mar 21, 2012 Ashley rated it 2 of 5 stars

It was alright. I found it to be immensely biased towards vaccinating despite claims otherwise and that it contained a lot of invalid or circular arguments. Although I obtained the updated edition, it is clearly lacking a lot of newer information. Albeit, for a vaccine book it was quite tame and I think that although very biased, it is a great cornerstone for many parents who just would like answers to their questions. I don't think it should be the only research a parent does, for the reasons I...more

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Nov 19, 2008 Emilie rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Parents

One of the best books for parents on this subject. I have read too many books that try to scare you one way or the other. I was thrilled to finally find a doctor that while he is pro-vaccine, recognizes the unanswered, possibly dangerous aspects of vaccines. He presents this in a way that helps parents make wise decisions based on facts, not just scare tactics. He presents a couple of good options for parents who wish to vaccinate, but have educated concerns about the recommended vaccine schedul...more

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Jan 09, 2009 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: parents with questions about vaccines

This book was so great. I feel like I am much more informed about the vaccine issue. I'd heard some bad things about vaccines in the media and from friends, but wasn't sure what I wanted to do.

So I sheepishly told my doctor that I was doing vaccines with our daughter, but that I only wanted one shot at each visit. I really didn't have any basis for this, it just seemed like one shot was more than enough.

Going in I was pretty moderate when it came to vaccines. I knew that they serve a purpose a...more

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Nov 23, 2009 Chelsea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: health, parenting

I thought this book was really well written in a way that did not demean either those for or against vaccines. I have had my fair share of concerns about vaccines but also realize how important they have been to world health. I despise scare tactics used by either side and wanted to hear the facts from someone who knew what they were talking about and were not just trying to convince me to do it their way.
I really liked how he gave such detail and alternate schedules or options for parents that...more

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Dec 03, 2008 Melissa Andrews rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: expecting parents

Recommended to Melissa by: moms on babycenter.com

Shelves: for-baby-toddler

I read this book after I'd had my first child (he was about two months old at the time), so I'd already started with a pediatrician who believed in the AAP's vaccine schedule. She's really nice though and I like her, so I continued with her and the schedule. I may change my mind if I have another child.

What I liked about this book was that it was balanced. Many of the vaccine books are full of shock and horror - I think they're intended to give a parent nightmares. Dr. Sears presented the facts...more

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About Robert W. Sears

Robert W. Sears, MD, is a father of three, board-certified in Pediatrics, and a co-author in the Sears Parenting Library. "Dr. Bob", as he likes to be called by his little patients, earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995. He did his pediatric internship and residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, finishing in 1998. Dr. Bob is the proud father of three a...more Robert W. Sears, MD, is a father of three, board-certified in Pediatrics, and a co-author in the Sears Parenting Library. "Dr. Bob", as he likes to be called by his little patients, earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995. He did his pediatric internship and residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, finishing in 1998. Dr. Bob is the proud father of three active boys, Andrew, age 15, Alex, age 12, and Joshua age 6. He and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Dana Point, CA. In his spare time Dr. Bob enjoys surfing the California waves, mountain biking, playing bass guitar with his teenage son guitarist, and trying to keep up with his three children.

Dr. Bob enjoys a very unique approach to pediatrics by providing a combination of alternative and traditional medical care. He has a passion for healthy natural living and incorporates this knowledge into a style of disease treatment and prevention that you won?t find in most doctors offices. By limiting antibiotic use, using science-based natural treatment approaches whenever possible, and focusing on good nutrition and immune system health, Dr. Bob takes preventative medicine to a whole new level. His commitment to breastfeeding success for all his patients also helps babies get a right start in life.

Dr. Bob has a particular passion for helping parents understand childhood vaccines and the options open to them in choosing the safest possible vaccine schedule for their child. As the solo author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child, his in-depth knowledge of vaccines and the diseases they prevent has helped parents nationwide get a better understanding of this complex and confusing issue.

Having had the privilege to help raise three active boys, Dr. Bob has grown fond of the "parenting" side of pediatrics. He especially enjoys talking to parents in his practice about the joys, and trials, of watching their little babies and toddlers thrive through the first several years of life.

Dr. Bob is committed to enjoying a slow-paced, casual atmosphere in the office, providing long checkups, giving parents the flexibility to ask for house calls at home when needed and being one of the very few Orange County pediatricians to be available after hours, overnight, and on weekends for phone calls and home visits. Because he is not contracted with any insurance companies he is able to focus his attention 100% on just being a doctor without having to worry about the business side of running an insurance-based office. His patients take care of billing their own insurance themselves and find that once they learn the process it is very easy.

Dr. Bob has appeared on the Dr. Phil show to offer advice on child behavior and parenting issues. He has also appeared on the Ellen DeGeneris show, CNN's House Calls with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the CBS Early Show, and PBS?s "A Place of Our Own".

Dr. Bob is a frequent speaker at La Leche League conferences, including Colorado, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, California/Nevada and the International LLL Conference 2007 as well as various parenting health Expos. He has written for Contemporary Pediatrics, Newsweek Japan, and dozen?s of regional parenting magazines across the nation. Dr. Bob is co-author of The Updated Baby Book, The Premature Baby Book, The Baby Sleep Book 2005 and Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know and author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for your Child and an active contributor to the content of AskDrSears.com and several other parenting websites. He is also a regular contributor to Working Mother magazine. (less)

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“What I really don't understand is why many doctors kick patients our of their practice over this issue. What's wrong with simply disagreeing with parents but still providing medical care to their child? That's what the American Academy of Pediatrics tells us we should do. Read them the riot act once then move on and be their doctor. A family that chooses not to vaccinate still needs medical care. Sure, their child may catch a vaccine-preventable disease, and yes, their unvaccinated child decreases the local herd immunity and puts other kids at risk, but that is still their choice. Parents of patients refuse to follow my medical advice every day. ” — 3 people liked it

“Most anti-vaccine books claim that all shots are bad, the diseases aren't really anything to fear, and as long as you live a natural and healthy lifestyle, you don't have to worry. I think this is a very irresponsible approach to the vaccine issue. Vaccines are beneficial in ridding our population of both serious and nonserious diseases.” — 3 people liked it

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