vaccines

Some vaccines may be controversial today, but undoubtedly they have saved millions of lives since their introduction. Mass inoculations began with the polio vaccine in 1952 and since then have become a part of modern life. This important volume makes vaccine technology understandable, describing the different types, how they're administered, and their side effects and limitations. Readers will feel well-informed as they come to comprehend key topics such as herd immunity, the anti-vaccination movement, and new developments in vaccine technology, including the diseases they may treat in the future and how they're delivered.

Looks at the history and science behind vaccinations.

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on whether or not vaccinations should be mandatory.

"Sexually transmitted diseases are an unfortunate danger for people who are sexually active. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that half of all sexually transmitted infections affect people ages 15 to 24, so it is crucial to educate young adults about the consequences of unprotected sex before they become sexually active. Full-color photographs and detailed infographics supplement the informative texts discussion of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and the ways in which their spread can be prevented"--Amazon.com.

In this book, readers explore the mechanics of how infections occur and what kinds of diseases arise from what types of viruses.

Explains how early vaccines were discovered, how scientists have used a better understanding of the immune system and antibodies to learn why vaccines work, and how knowledge leads to the development of new preventative measures; and discusses the controversies surrounding the safety of certain vaccines.

Have you gotten a shot at the doctor's office recently? In the 1920s, about six thousand children a year were dying of pertussis, or whooping cough. Grace Eldering and Pearl Kendrick began to study of the disease, and their research eventually led to a reliable vaccine. Learn how their combined efforts helped to treat and eventually prevent a deadly disease that mostly affected children, as well as providing a model for how to approach public health concerns.

Explores innovation in the preservation of vaccines by using a sugar called trehalose manufactured by a desert plant, to preserve vaccines and human blood platelets.

When their world is thrown into chaos, Aislin Ferry and Jason Moros must find a way to work together in order to save all they love even if it means total surrender.

Galena Margolis' dream is to invent a vaccine that could save millions of lives, but she has enemies that want to stop her. The Ferry empire will protect her, and Declan Ferry, the black sheep, politics-hating member of the family, signs up as her protector. The two fall in love, and though they both know it is dangerous, the risk may be worth it--if they can find their way together and make the vaccine.