"Vaccination has been cited as the most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease, and it has been credited with the eradication of such horrendous and potentially lethal illnesses as smallpox and polio. This informative text, augmented by in-depth sidebars, annotated quotes from medical experts, detailed graphs, and full-color photographs, explores the history of vaccines and provides a clearer understanding of the debate over the safety and efficacy of immunization programs"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: The best defense is a strong offense -- How vaccination changed history -- An introduction to vaccines -- Global trends in infectious diseases -- Going viral -- Vaccine hesitancy and the fight for public safety.
