Vaccines

Coffee, Megan (author.). Perkins, Sharon, (author.).

Summary: "Measles, mumps, and rubella--oh my! Why are we vaccinating our children--and ourselves--against these diseases, and what goes on in our bodies after the needle comes out? Vaccines For Dummies will inform and entertain you about all things vax, including how the first vaccines were discovered, what's in modern vaccines, how they are tested and approved for use, and why the CDC's vaccine schedule is what it is. Inside, you'll also find a complete guide to vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and contraindications, so you'll be ready when shot time comes."--Amazon.

Record details

ISBN: 9781119787815
ISBN: 1119787815
Physical Description: print
x, 242 pages ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Learning made easy" -- Cover.

"Discover the importance of vaccines for your health; understand how and why vaccines are developed; get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine"--Cover.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

part 1. Getting started with vaccine basics: Focusing on vaccine fundamentals ; The (non) life of a virus ; The crowned virus : coronavirus ; Bacterial good guys -- part 2. Verifying valuable vaccines: Distinguishing and testing different vaccines ; Tracking the current list of effective vaccines ; What to expect when you're vaccinating -- part 3. Scheduling safety: Vaccines for children ; Vaccines for adults ; Spelling out who may face risks ; Anti-vaxxers and debunking myths about vaccines -- part 4. The part of tens: Five people who created ten (or more) modern vaccines ; Ten diseases without vaccines, from A-Z ; The ten most lethal major pandemics ; Ten ways to boost your immune system.