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"An inspiring and informative page-turner." –Walter Isaacson
Longlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award
The authoritative account of the race to produce the vaccines that are saving us all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Man Who Solved the Market
Few were ready when a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China in January 2020. Politicians,...
Longlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award
The authoritative account of the race to produce the vaccines that are saving us all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Man Who Solved the Market
Few were ready when a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China in January 2020. Politicians,...
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Drawing on fifty years of experience caring for children and adults, Dr. Moskowitz examines vaccines and our current policy regarding them. Weaving together a tapestry of observed facts, clinical and basic science research, news reports from the media, and actual cases from his own practice, he offers a systematic review of the subject as a whole.
He provides scientific evidence for his clinical impression that the vaccination process, by its very...
He provides scientific evidence for his clinical impression that the vaccination process, by its very...
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"A Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, is the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious disease. Beginning with smallpox-perhaps humankind's greatest affliction to date-and concluding with an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown traces the evolution of vaccines and examines deadly diseases such as measles, polio, anthrax, rabies, cholera, and influenza. The book is narrated...
9) Vaccines
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Discusses the development of vaccinations to combat deadly infectious diseases, such as smallpox, diphtheria and whooping cough as well as recent concerns that vaccination is a key factor in the rise of developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
10) Vaccines
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This book explores the many advancements that have developed to improve people's lives with vaccines.
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As much as one-fifth of all cancers are caused by viruses - some that we encounter every day. If we fail to develop a comprehensive understanding of how these viruses work, we may soon be faced with a cancer pandemic. Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are a diverse family of DNA viruses that commonly infect the skin and mucosal membranes of humans. This science bulletin will follow recent investigations into HPV, dispelling myths about treatment and...
13) Vaccines
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This book, presenting both pro and con opinions on vaccines, traces the history of vaccines, from descriptions of the early use of vaccines in Asia to the breakthrough in vaccines in the twentieth century to today's challenges of creating vaccines against bioterrorism agents.
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"Measles, 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? Vaccines For Dummies 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...
19) Vaccines
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This book discusses how early vaccines were discovered, how greater understanding of the immune system and antibodies taught scientists why these treatments work, and how that knowledge assists in the development of new preventative measures.
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While bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, viral infections were left to just run their course. However, there are prescription drugs that can be used as treatment for the influenza, or flu virus. These drugs are an important tool against the flu, especially for those who are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses due to the flu. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).