The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations
From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child
1st Edition
Published on 6. July 2010
144 pages
978-1-57826-382-0 (ISBN)
Description
As a physician trained in both standard and holistic medicine-and as a parent herself-Lauren Feder, M.D., presents the facts about vaccinations.
If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects.
If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child's immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and medical insurances.
If you're just not sure what to do, she offers a balanced and easy-to-understand discussion of the issues, explaining the truth about the effectiveness of vaccinations, side effects, and much more.
With information on the latest available vaccinations for teens (including the meningococcal and HPV vaccinations), as well as new schedules for childhood vaccinations, The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to help you make the right decision for your child.
If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects.
If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child's immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and medical insurances.
If you're just not sure what to do, she offers a balanced and easy-to-understand discussion of the issues, explaining the truth about the effectiveness of vaccinations, side effects, and much more.
With information on the latest available vaccinations for teens (including the meningococcal and HPV vaccinations), as well as new schedules for childhood vaccinations, The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to help you make the right decision for your child.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
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Reflowable
File size
3,00 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-57826-382-0 (9781578263820)
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The Parents' Concise Guide to Vaccinations
Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child
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Persons
Lauren Feder, M.D. is a nationally recognized physician who specializes in holistic health and is board certified in homeopathic medicine. Affiliated with La Leche League, Holistic Pediatric Association, and the National Center for Homeopathy, she is a frequent lecturer and has been featured nationally on television and radio. She has written for Mothering Magazine and Homeopathy Today and has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, DiscoveryHealth.com, ClubMom.com, and others. Author of Natural Baby and Childcare, Dr. Feder has two sons and is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. Visit her at www.drfeder.com.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- The Current State of Our Children's Health
- What's Right for My Child?
- Chapter 1 - The Natural Parenting Approach to Health
- The Conventional Perspective on Illness
- The Holistic Perspective on Illness
- Acute and Chronic Disease
- Chapter 2 - The Immune System and Vaccinations
- Natural Immunity
- Artificial Immunity
- Chapter 3 - Pro-Vaccination and Anti-Vaccination Viewpoints
- Inactive Ingredients in Vaccines
- Chapter 4 - The Role of Government, Pharmaceutical Companies, and Insurance
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and "Hot Lots"
- National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
- Medical Insurance Coverage
- Chapter 5 - Childhood and Adolescent Vaccines and Recommended Immunization Schedule
- Hepatitis B
- Rotavirus
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
- Haemophilus Influenza Type B (HIB)
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Influenza
- Mieasles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Hepatitis A
- Meningococcal (Meningitis)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Tuberculosis
- Anthrax
- Smallpox
- Travel Vaccines
- Cholera
- Malaria
- Typhoid lever
- Yellow lever
- Chapter 6 - Alternatives to the Standard Vaccine Schedule
- No Vaccinations
- Selective Shot Schedules
- Exemptions from the Standard Schedule
- Homeopathic Alternatives to Vaccines (Nosodes)
- Chapter 7 - The Safe Shot Strategy
- Recognizing Vaccine Reactions (Immediate and Delayed)
- Natural Treatment to Strengthen the Immune System
- Safe Shot Strategy for Travel Vaccinations
- Conclusion: What's Right for My Child?
- Resources and Further Readings
- Copyright
