Originally Posted by
SnuggleBuggles
I like "The Vaccine Book" by Dr. Sears. He is pro vaccine for public health reasons but lays all the information out there- risks of vaccine vs disease, benefits, reasons to get it, reasons not to get it, list of ingredients (including controversial ones and why), different brands,...I found it to be incredibly valuable. While he is pro- vaccine he is pro informed consent even more and that is what matters to me.
He acknowledges that the current CDC and AAP schedule is not ideal (too many at once, especially too many w/ aluminum) and gives an alternative schedule. We have chosen to follow that schedule along with a few personal adjustments (like delaying/ eliminating some even more).
That book gets my vote. Quick and easy to read. The AskDrSears.com website has some of the info but the book is much more complete.
Beth
That's my vote too! I only wish I had heard about it BEFORE DD was 5mos old and after having received all her 2mo and 4mo vax's. I also go to his website, askdrsears.com to read his updates, such as his thoughts on the this year's flu vax and his thoughts on the shortage of the separate M, M, and R vax's.
We are fully vaccinating DD but have decided to spread them out and not give her more than 1 or 2 shots (depending on what is being given) at any one time.
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.