This classic resource examines every aspect of vaccination - from development to use in reducing disease. Completely revised and updated, it provides authoritative information on vaccine production, available preparations, efficacy, and safety...recommendations for vaccine use, with rationales...data on the impact of vaccination programs on morbidity and mortality...and more. Reviews "Remains authoritative and comprehensive...there are no similar comprehensive texts on vaccines." Annals of Internal Medicine "A wealth of information covering all aspects of vaccines...In the current climate of emphasis on safety, the detailed consideration of technical issues will inform our understanding of the vaccines...an invaluable resource for senior scientists and clinicians." Sheila M. Burns , Microbiology Today, May 2004 Features Provides a complete understanding of each disease, including clinical characteristics, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, as well an epidemiology and public health issues. Discusses the proper use of immune globulins and antitoxins. Examines vaccine stability, immunogenicity, efficacy, duration of immunity, adverse events, indications, contraindications, precautions, administration with other vaccines, and disease control strategies. Illustrates concepts and objective data with over 605 tables and figures. What's New Covers the latest in smallpox, anthrax, poliomyelitis, hepatitis, and more. Analyses the cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness of vaccines. Features the latest in vaccine research.
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