I just finished reading this book, after a friend recommended it to me, and I have to say that it was well worth the read. It is not alarmist at all, and is not either pro- or anti-vaccination. Instead, Romm goes through the risks of each of the diseases for which children in the US are vaccinated, and also the risks and benefits of each individual vaccine. She also provides nutritional information to help the immune system work efficiently, which is helpful information whether you decide to vaccinate or not, or to selectively vaccinate. I really appreciated her no-nonsense approach, and would recommend this book for all parents. After all, we cannot give truly informed consent without knowing all the facts. While this book looks at the CDC's schedule, I found it helpful since any vaccine given in England is also given in the US, they just give more in the US. So one could simply focus on the vaccines given here if they wished.
I have a book similar. I should actually sit down and read it.
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ReplyDeleteCan't thank you enough for recommending it to me, Chelsea. It really cleared up some things for me. I just checked it out from the library, but I'm going to have to get a copy to keep on hand, I think.
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