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 Interesting but contains outdated and discredited information August 3, 2008
K. Carey
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book contains some valuable information about vaccines, although it gets tiresome reading all of the "maybes," "possiblys," and "could bes."
My biggest criticism of the book, however, is that in making a strong and repeated point about the danger of the MMR vaccine, it relies heavily upon research by a doctor whose MMR-autism report has been thoroughly discredited. Dr. Andrew Wakefield's scary report in 1998 suggesting a link between MMR and autism and recommending that children space out those three vaccines is no longer considered good science even by those who initially supported it. Indeed, 10 of the 12 doctors who signed the Wakefield report (Wakefield was the 13th) have now retracted their support of the report's conclusions.
Dr. Wakefield began a hearing in March, 2008, on charges of misconduct for the manner in which he conducted the research for his report, and there is a great deal of controversy surrounding him for alleged conflicts of interest and inappriorate research methods. For example, prior to publishing his report, Dr. Wakefield had sought a patent for a competing measles vaccine, one that presumably would be of much greater value in a marketplace that sought to separate the MMR vaccine into three shots.
Dr. Cave's book was published before any of this came to light, so I suppose the most efficient way to criticize this book is simply to say that it is outdated as to some of its most potent claims. Frankly, this makes me wonder what other scientific claims made in the book are outdated. Seven years is a long time in the world of science, and it would be ideal to see an updated version of this book.
 A must-have for every parent July 20, 2008
Stacey Oberst Peterson (Seattle, WA USA)
This book is fantastic! It is sure to provide with the information you need about all the common vaccines routinely injected in American children today. I also really appreciated the "safer vaccine schedule" Dr. Cave provides in the book. Dr. Cave is not against vaccines, but she makes her point clear that there are major problems with many of the ingredients in today's vaccines.
A Needed Eye-Opener July 11, 2008
A reader (Austin, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This much-needed book alerts parents about problems with vaccinations that their pediatricians will brush aside. If you are pregnant or a new parent, for the sake of your child, please read and seriously consider this book before consenting to the literally dozens of vaccinations your doctor's office will push on your infant during the first two years.
One note: a few other reviews complained that this book "falsely" states that state laws require children to be vaccinated. While there may be no laws requiring immunization per se, in most places children cannot attend public school, preschool or daycare without proof of the vaccinations. (As a mother and public schoolteacher, I know this from experience. I have had new students taken out of my classroom after administration found they had incomplete vaccination records on file; the students were only allowed in after the vaccinations were complete.)
So unless you plan to completely homeschool your child, or pay to send him or her to one of the few private schools that does not require vaccination, the law does present a dilemma for parents with legitimate concerns about vaccines. My concerns about vaccines were brushed away by my son's doctor's office. He got the shots. Now he has autism.
Excellent overview of vaccines June 13, 2008
CookAMH
This book was incredibly helpful in reading through the various vaccines. Even though it is about 10 years old now, the information is still timely for the most part. My husband and I don't have kids yet and haven't quite settled on which vaccines our kids will and won't get, but they will be few.
I thought Dr. Cave's explanations were concise and ordered, and easy to follow. I believe this is a book I can keep on my shelf as a reference, and I would readily lend it out to friends. If you are reading this review, then you are likely at least taking a second look at vaccines. Please read the book and do your research before letting your child one receive more shot. Also, do NOT default to your doctor. Hear what your Dr. has to say and get a second opinion on your own. There are too many doctors who have their hands tied by insurance and the CDC that they will not truly speak their mind about vaccines or even TELL you that you DO have the right to refuse vaccines for your child. If you let your child get shots, you MUST be informed.
Read this book to become informed.
Grandfather's Gift to Grandchildren May 15, 2008
Brian G. Murphy (California, USA)
Outstanding!! I bought eight copies for my grown children and friends to protect their children.
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