Reference books		Publications for parents
Periodicals		Nonfiction books

Publications for parents

Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure By Paul A. Offit, MD (Columbia University Press, 2008: 328 pages) In this book, Paul A. Offit, a national expert on vaccines, recounts the history of autism research and the exploitation of this tragic condition by advocates and zealots. To order, visit your local bookstore or order online. Contact Columbia University Press at (800) 944-8648 or by fax at (800) 944-1844.

Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year Popular baby book for parents, by Ari Brown, MD and Denise Fields (Windsor Peak Press, 3rd edition, 2007), includes an excellent section on immunization topics. Dr. Ari Brown is an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. A trusted source for child health and development, Dr. Brown has made appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, Dr. Phil, and the Rachael Ray Show. Order online from the publisher.

Do Vaccines Cause That?! A Guide for Evaluating Vaccine Safety Concerns A must-read book for parents, health professionals, journalists and educators concerned about the safety of vaccines. The authors, Martin Myers, MD and Diego Pineda, MS, are, respectively, the editor and the science writer for the National Network for Immunization Information (NNii). They have co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles on immunization issues. This guide will help you sort through all the misinformation that makes it hard to decide what's best for your child's health. All sections were reviewed by experts for accuracy and by a group of nontechnically trained readers (mothers) for clarity.

Factcines: Facts on Vaccines. Just the Data. You Decide By Susan Shoshana Weisberg, MD, FCP, FAAP (BookSurge Publishing, 2008: 294 pages) The medical literature on vaccines and vaccine targeted diseases translated into understandable English. Sources are documented, with over 1900 references cited. Includes 200 pages of easily readable text, and 82 pages of listed references. All net proceeds from book sales donated to non-profit charities.

Parents Guide to Childhood Immunization A 68-page booklet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, introducing parents to 14 childhood diseases and the 10 vaccines that can protect children from them. Order a free booklet or print your own copy.

Parents PACK Newsletter The Vaccine Education Center's new monthly vaccine email newsletter is just for parents and it's one of the benefits of their new Parents PACK Program. Each issue will offer: timely vaccine information you can use, announcements, feature articles, and vaccine questions and answers.

PKIDs' Pediatric Hepatitis Report Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs) 530-page report helps parents understand hepatitis A-E from transmission to treatment to civil rights protection. You can download the pdf for free This web page also offers access to a Spanish, Russian, and simplified Chinese version. For more information about any of PKIDS activities, call toll-free (877) 557-5437 [(877) 55-PKIDS)] or (360) 695-0293 during regular business hours Pacific Time.

The Saturday Shot; A Nellie Park Adventure By Morgan Thomas (Tate Publishing, 2009: 24 pages) Join author Morgan Thomas on her creative journey with Nellie Park, a girl who is facing her biggest fear—the needle. The Saturday Shot is the perfect remedy for kids of all ages dealing with a vaccination appointment.

Six Common Misconceptions about Vaccination - and How to Respond to Them This booklet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) features six misconceptions that often appear in publications that question the value of vaccination, along with explanations of why they are misconceptions.

Vaccinating Your Child: Questions and Answers for the Concerned Parent By S.G. Humiston, MD, MPH, and Cynthia Good (Peachtree Publishers, 2nd edition) Not available online. This book addresses the medical, ethical, and legal issues related to immunization to help parents make informed decisions about individual vaccines. $14.95 (paperback). To purchase, visit your local bookstore, or order online or call the sales department at Peachtree Publishers at (800) 241-0113.

Vaccine-Preventable Disease: The Forgotten Story By Rachel M. Cunningham, MPH; Julie A. Boom, MD; and Carol J. Baker, MD Written by experts from the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research (CVAR) in response to increased media attention on vaccines, this book profiles families devastated by vaccine-preventable disease. The book seeks to educate families about the importance of protecting children through vaccines and to dispel the myth that vaccine-preventable diseases are merely relics of the past. To purchase ($3.00), order online.

Vaccines and Your Baby This 40-page booklet, by P.A. Offit, M.D., is filled with colorful photographs and illustrations to accompany the video by the same name. Order the booklet and the video for your clinic, hospital, or practice. For more information, call (215) 590-9990.

Vaccines: What You Should Know By P.A. Offit, MD, and L.M. Bell, MD (Wiley, 3rd edition, 2003) A book health professionals can recommend to parents who want to know detailed information about the vaccines given to their children. Cost is $14.95 (paperback). To purchase, visit your local bookstore or order online.

Your Child's Best Shot: A Parent's Guide to Vaccination By Ronald Gold, MD, MPH (Canadian Paediatric Society, 3rd edition, 2006) Not available online. Available in English and French. Order online from the Canadian Paediatric Society website.

This page was reviewed on November 12, 2009