vaccines

"After a vaccine accidentally creates superpowers in a small percentage of the population, seventeen-year-old Ciere, an illusionist, teams up with a group of fellow high-class, super-powered thieves to steal the vaccine's formula while staying one step ahead of mobsters and deadly government agents"--Provided by publisher.

Contains fourteen essays that present different perspectives on the debate over vaccines.

It may be gross and literally make you sick, but the world of bacteria and how it affects human life is fascinating. Looking through the microscope at bacteria themselves and then beyond, this book discusses how the body naturally defends itself against germs as well as the manmade medicines we use to combat them..

Do vaccines cause autism, asthma, diabetes? You want to do what is best for your child--but there is so much conflicting information out there. Although science does not provide answers to all the questions that concern you, science is the best tool we have to get reliable answers. While we can't make your child's world completely safe, we can help you make it safer, by helping you get the information you need to protect your child against serious diseases. Here, you'll learn how to: balance the risks and benefits of immunizations for your child; recognize red flags that should raise alarms about vaccine-related information you read in the media; determine whether or not a vaccine is the cause of an adverse event or disease. This guide will help you sort through all the misinformation that makes it hard to decide what's best for your child's health.--From publisher description.

After a vaccine to a terrible virus causes superpowered side-effects in some teenage Americans, the new superheroes are given an ultimatum by the government: serve the country with their amazing abilities, or be declared traitors. Some, however, have decided on a third way: a life of crime. Ciere Giba is one such superpowered teenage criminal, who teams up with others to discover the formula to the vaccine that gave them their powers.

Provides background and basic information about vaccines and some of the medical conditions associated with them, explains the benefits and risks of vaccines typically given to children, discusses parental rights to refuse vaccines, and includes a list of questions for parents to ask their pediatricians, as well as guidelines for reporting an adverse event.

Provides information about vaccines and vaccinations, discussing why they were developed, if they are effective, how many there are, benefits, risks, and if they should be mandatory.

Presents an exploration of viruses, discusses what they are, describes their effects on humans and the immune system, covers vaccines, and includes quizzes on the featured material.

Explains what viruses are, how they latch onto host cells, why viral infections can be prevented with vaccines, and how the viruses known as bacteriophages could play a large role in the battle against bacteria; and includes a hands-on demonstration of how viruses are spread through casual contact.