vaccination

Immunology is the study of the immune system. The immune system protects the human body from disease. Immunologists study how disease spreads. Discover more in Immunology.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of vaccines. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

"Vaccination has been cited as the most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease, and it has been credited with the eradication of such horrendous and potentially lethal illnesses as smallpox and polio. This . . . text . . . explores the history of vaccines and provides a clearer understanding of the debate over the safety and efficacy of immunization programs"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of vaccines"--OCLC.

"Vaccines safely introduce the body to diseases, which helps people fight them later on. Early vaccinations took place centuries ago. Doctors across nations took up the fight, developing vaccines for diseases from smallpox to COVID-19. This graphic history features famous cases and current challenges"--Provided by publisher.

". . . looks at the facts, viewpoints, and perspectives surrounding vaccines and how they became a crossroads between science and individual rights"--Back cover.

Medicine can be weird. How can someone replace their heart? Why do doctors look at urine samples? In Weird Science: Medicine, readers will explore the science behind how medical science works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines"--Provided by publisher.

"I'M NOT GETTING SHOTS! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got vaccines? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not getting vaccinated against infectious diseases. Fun facts, tips for handling shots like a pro, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--Provided by publisher.

"When she was young, Katalin Karik decided she would study science-even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top researcher. She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful viruses. There was just one problem-no one else believed her. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust into the spotlight. But with her unshakable will, she was ready to face the challenge. Includes a note from Dr. Karik, a time line, and more information about mRNA"--Publisher.