Product Description
As a physician trained in both standard and holistic medicine–and as a parent herself–Lauren Feder, M.D., presents the facts about vaccinations.If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects.If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child’s immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and medical insurances.If you’re just not sure what to do, she offers a balanced and easy-to-understand discussion of the issues, explaining the truth about the effectiveness of vaccinations, side effects, and much more.With information on the latest available vaccinations for teens (including the meningococcal and HPV vaccinations), as well as new schedules for childhood vaccinations, The Parents’ Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to help you make the right decision for your child.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 18 reviews)

A Must-Read for a Difficult Decision by deevelyn (NY, NY)

5 Stars
May 19, 2009
I just finished reading this, along with "The Vaccine Guide" by R. Neustaedter (which I own). Both books give a good overview of both sides of the controversey, and both authors make clear their own professional opinions. Dr. Feder has decided against vaccinating her own children, but makes clear that parents must make their own decisions based on their own individual circumstances. Dr. Feder offers easier to understand information about each disease, including treatments, when applicable. This book also gives practical strategies to use when you choose to vaccinate fully or selectively. There is a good resource section in the appendix that cites other books on the same issue (Neustaedter's book is included), along with websites for related organizations and alternative health. Overall, this book was a quicker read than the Neustaedter book, a little less overwhelming (i.e., concise, just as the title suggests). It also has two useful chapters about alternative vaccine schedules and safe shot strategies that Dr. Feder uses in her own practice. The Neustaedter book offered more medical/scientific detail for a more in-depth understanding of the science behind vaccines and immunizations, and his book had more practical info for parents who need to legally justify their decision not to vaccinate to school districts and the like. I found both books very useful references to understand the issues and to make a decision about what to do for my daughter, albeit the differences that I indicated.

Great Book. by B. Knight

5 Stars
March 31, 2009
Simple, concise and easy to understand. Not as long as other vaccine books i have had yet still super informative, this is by far my favorite.

Must have for parents by M. Sloaf (Seattle, WA)

4 Stars
October 06, 2008
It's so important for parents to be educated about vaccinations. Unfortnately it's up to us to do our own research - even the best pediatricians aren't always up to date on the latest vaccination research. The more you read and research, the more you realize how important it is to do so and not just blindly follow the recommended schedule - there are so many small things you can do when vaccinating to make sure your kids are safe that I would never have known w/o my research. This book is an easy to read guide that takes you thru each vaccination, the pros & cons and really helps to educate parents. It does lean a bit towards the anti-vaccination opinion however it's still incredibly edcational. I've ordered a number of books and videos so that I can get all sides and would recommend that other parents do the same. I would highly recommend this book!

Fabulous Resource by Deborah Casey (San Diego, CA)

5 Stars
June 19, 2008
This book is thorough, articulate and provides mountains of information in a concise, easy way for anyone to understand. A must read BEFORE you have a child and are bombarded with all the protocol that can often confuse and intimidate. This has been long needed!

Great way to show you the pros and cons by N. Johnson (New Jersey)

5 Stars
May 20, 2008
This book is great because she is both a doctor and holistic. She lists what is in the vaccines and their issues while at the same time explaining all about the dangers of the disease and treatments so the reader can make their own decision.

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