vaccination of children

Diseases that were largely eradicated in the U.S. a generation ago, such as whooping cough, measles, and mumps, have returned in recent years, in part because of parents deciding to opt out of immunization shots for their children. This program examines the science behind epidemics and vaccinations and explores the risks of refusing immunization and questions into the safety of vaccines.

The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all.

Examines the cultural myths surrounding vaccination.

Dr. Bob Sears offers parents a comprehensive guide to childhood vaccinations, with an in-depth look at each vaccine, its purpose, dangers, schedule, effectiveness, and necessity.

Examines the rise in autism cases in American children since the 1980s, a trend that corresponds to new childhood vaccinations which contain thimerosal, a preservative made of the toxin mercury, and follows the struggles of several families to learn why their once-healthy children became autistic.

Explains the importance of shots in preventing many diseases and helping people stay healthy.

Contains twelve essays that describe issues in vaccination, including their effectiveness, contamination, decisions by parents about vaccinating their children, and development of new vaccines.

Examines the dangers of the anti-vaccine movement, describing how parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against pertussis, measles, mumps, and other diseases are putting their children and the entire population at risk.