I am not finished reading either book but i was surprised at how helpful i have found dr. Paul offit on the anti vaccine movement in his new book, vaccine researcher paul offit contends that some parents decisions not to vaccinate their kids are harming others. One mans quest to defeat the worlds deadliest diseases by paul a. Offit, md twitter facebook designed by authorsonthewebtwitter facebook designed by authorsontheweb. It is an inspiring and triumphant tale, but one with a cautionary aspect, as vaccines come under assault from people blaming vaccines for autism and worse. In his new book, vaccine researcher paul offit contends that some parents decisions not to vaccinate their kids are harming others. Paul offit s lucidly written book is a good read for anyone interested in learning more about maurice hillman, the largely unknown developer of 9 vaccines that transformed health in the 20th century. This insightful 272page book includes the following twelve unnumbered chapters. Paul offit to discuss his latest book, deadly choices. Bad science, risky medicine, and the search for a cure. Paul offit clearly and compellingly rebuts those arguments, and, by demonstrating how much the work of hilleman and others has gained for humanity, shows us how much we have to lose. Vaccine books childrens hospital of philadelphia chop.
I read this in followup to offits other book, vaccines. If you have other sources that you believe should be on our list please email us. Paul offit clearly and compellingly rebuts these arguments, and, by demonstrating. Offit s rich and lively narrative details hillemans research and experiences as the basis for a larger exploration of the development of vaccines, covering two hundred years of medical history and traveling across the globe in the process. Hilleman professor of vaccinology and professor of pediatrics at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine.
Paul offit s books were recommended me by my pediatrician. There couldnt be a better moment or more pressing need for this book, which. To make the best choices about immunization, parents need to base their decisions on the best information available. Offit s book is a critical assessment of thetheories that have swirled around autism, the therapies marketed to fixit, and the peoplethe. The links below provide access to authoritative sources about immunization and related topics. A welldocumented and compelling case for the benefits of vaccination. Professor of vaccinology and professor of pediatrics at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine, paul a. Offit describes in wonderful detail the research behind the vaccines that transformed the world. Offit vaccinated tells the important yet little known story of the father of modern vaccines maurice hilleman. Offit describes in wonderful detail the research behind the vaccines that. Paul offit clearly and compellingly rebuts these arguments, and, by. Find books featuring vaccine information authored by paul offit, md, of the vaccine education center, and by other experts in the field. I would recommend this book for any with questions about vaccines.
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