This book provides a broad introduction to the controversial anti-vaccination movement, providing readers with what they need to understand the history, motivations, and controversies surrounding this dangerous trend.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Recent Titles in Health and Medical Issues Today.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Series Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Overview and Background Information.
1: Vaccines and Health.
2: Understanding the Immune System.
3: Making Vaccines.
4: Regulation of Vaccines.
5: Vaccines and the Diseases They Prevent.
6: History of Vaccine Resistance.
Issues and Controversies.
7: Why Vaccines Are Controversial.
8: Do Vaccines Prevent Disease?.
9: Are Vaccines Adequately Tested for Safety?.
10: Do Vaccines Cause Developmental Delays?.
11: Is the Government-Recommended Vaccination Schedule Appropriate?.
12: Should Vaccination Be Mandatory?.
13: Is Negative Information about Vaccines Suppressed?.