American Academy of Pediatrics: Immunizations & Infectious Diseases: An Informed Parent's Guide

by Margaret C. Fisher MD FAAP (Editor)

Informed by the expertise of the American Academy of Pediatrics, this authoritative guide to immunizations and infections in children covers a wide range of subject matter in easy-to-understand terms. Divided into four parts, this resource covers immunizations, antibiotics, prevention, and infection control, and also gives summaries of various infectious diseases. Readers will learn what exactly an infectious disease is; the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites; and about contagions and incubation times. Parents, school nurses, librarians, and anyone else who comes into contact with children will find this handbook indispensable. A 2004 Childhood Immunization Schedule and a sample child vaccination record are also included.

Genres: Parenting

447 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Lauren Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic, easy-access, evidence-based resource to look over for reference or, in my case, to perfect confidence prior to immunizations. HFK, by the way, had neither a fever nor a skin irritation.

[Ruby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only skimmed this book, and decided it was too biased in favor of vaccines. I'm looking for a more neutral perspective. However, this book seems like it would be useful for educating oneself about the issue, particularly if one had already come down on the same side as they do.