Adverse Effects of Pertussis and Rubella Vaccines Contributor(s): Institute of Medicine (Author), Committee to Review the Adverse Conseque (Author), Fineberg, Harvey V. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0309103681 ISBN-13: 9780309103688 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1991 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Immunology - Medical | Pharmacology - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
Dewey: 615.372 |
Physical Information: 382 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Parents have come to depend on vaccines to protect their children from a variety of diseases. Some evidence suggests, however, that vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) and rubella (German measles) is, in a small number of cases, associated with increased risk of serious illness. This book examines the controversy over the evidence and offers a comprehensively documented assessment of the risk of illness following immunization with vaccines against pertussis and rubella. Based on extensive review of the evidence from epidemiologic studies, case histories, studies in animals, and other sources of information, the book examines:
The volume, which includes a description of the committee's methods for evaluating evidence and directions for future research, will be important reading for public health officials, pediatricians, researchers, and concerned parents. |