{"product_id":"vaccines-for-dummies-9781119787815","title":"Vaccines for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInoculate yourself against the confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccines \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasles, 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? \u003ci\u003eVaccines For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the very first inoculations hundreds of years ago to the brand new COVID-19 shot, creating immunity to diseases has become a human specialty. If you're wondering how safe and how necessary it all is, you aren't alone. In \u003ci\u003eVaccines For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, we'll explore the issue from every angle, empowering you to take charge of your wellbeing. With this book, you will: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the ABCs of vaccines, including what they're made of and how they work \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about each recommended childhood and adult immunization, plus the seasonal flu shot, all with this evidence-based guide \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake a journey through vaccine history, meeting the major players of yesterday and today \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide what's right for your family, with the help of the most recent vaccine science \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents, parents-to-be, adults of any age, and anyone who wants to delve into the microscopic world of pathogens and their arch nemeses (antigens and antibodies) will get a double dose of knowledge from \u003ci\u003eVaccines For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Coffee, MD, PhD, is a faculty member at the Grossman School of Medicine at New York University Hospital. She is an attending physician in infectious diseases at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and teaches on communicable diseases in humanitarian crises at Columbia University. She collaborates with a team at NYU to better predict disease severity in COVID.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon Perkins, RN, is the co-author of more than 10 \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e titles including\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePregnancy For Dummies, Healthy Aging For Dummies, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eand most recently, \u003ci\u003eGetting Pregnant For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520284823826,"sku":"9781119787815","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7a814a2f-5e07-40d6-a7c5-2718cdd29853.jpg?v=1731079976","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/vaccines-for-dummies-9781119787815","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}