The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Updated in 2023) (Sears Parenting Library)

A guide to childhood vaccinations for parents making decisions about their child's immunization schedule. The book covers each of the twelve vaccines on the standard schedule, examining the diseases they prevent and how common, rare, or serious each disease is. For each vaccine, the guide details how it is made, its ingredients, which ingredients are considered potentially controversial, available brands and types, possible side effects and their likelihood, and how to recognize, treat, and prevent side effects. The book also addresses tailoring a child's shot schedule to minimize risks while meeting state requirements. Additional sections cover adult vaccines, vaccines for international travel, and Canadian vaccination information. The 2023 edition includes a new chapter on COVID vaccines.