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Vaccines : history, science, and issues / Tish Davidson.

by Davidson, Tish, author.

Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017]

Story of a drug.

xii, 259 pages ; 25 cm.

A case study: an encounter with measles -- What are vaccines? -- Vaccines: a brief history -- How vaccines work -- Effects and applications -- Risks, misuse, and overdose -- Production, distribution, and regulation -- The social dimensions of vaccines -- The future of vaccines.

"Each title in The Story of a Drug series examines a particular groups or class of pharmaceutical drugs from a variety of angles, including its history, effects, uses and misuses, and impact on society and popular culture. Through this multifaceted approach, readers gain a holistic understanding of some of the most commonly prescribed medications today, from antibiotics and painkillers to drugs that treat asthma and allergies." -- Back cover

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. * Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine * Provides a detailed, scientific explanation of the mechanism by which vaccines create immunity * Examines current controversies in vaccine usage and their scientific and social basis * Offers an international perspective on vaccine development and use * Documents the anti-vaccination movement that has existed from the 18th century through today

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