Aryana Libris

Author : Studer Hans-Peter
Title : Vaccination A guide for making personal choices
Year : 2004

Link download : Studer_Hans-Peter_-_Vaccination_A_guide_for_making_personal_choices.zip

Foreword. The issue of vaccination poses one of the most difficult questions for any parent. Although most parents are content to follow the official recommendations, for some important questions arise. When trying to find answers to these questions, they often realize that there are no easy, straightforward answers. Although there is a multitude of available information, official recommendations and experiences, which can be helpful, they can be equally confusing or conflicting. There is no doubt that vaccination is an important medical achievement and an effective way of preventing illness. However, questions arise; questions, which are related to views on the nature of the human being, and the significance of health and illness. At present, vaccinations are recommended and promoted around the world with the aim of eradicating infectious disease where possible. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) provides guidelines and recommendations, every country makes their own decisions about their recommended national vaccination programme. Within Europe, despite considerable agreement, the recommendations still vary regarding timing and type of vaccinations. Also the situation regarding the mandatory or voluntary status of vaccination varies. In most European countries vaccination is voluntary, except under extreme public health circumstances, but strong recommendations and encouragement to vaccinate do exist. For instance, research indicates that to protect against measles more than 90% of the population needs to be vaccinated in order to prevent an epidemic, and to protect those people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. The ultimate aim is balance between the benefit to the public and to the individual. This book does not intend to give you the answers you might have quietly hoped for, but hopes to provide balanced and helpful information, enabling you to make your own decision - for your personal situation and for your child. ...