-Titulo Original : Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism My Journey As A Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, And Autism Dad
-Fabricante :
Johns Hopkins University Press
-Descripcion Original:
Internationally renowned medical scientist, frequent media contributor, and autism dad Dr. Peter J. Hotez explains why vaccines do not cause autism. In 1994, Peter J. Hotezs nineteen-month-old daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist who develops vaccines for neglected tropical diseases affecting the worlds poorest people, became troubled by the decades-long rise of the influential anti-vaccine community and its inescapable narrative around childhood vaccines and autism. In Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism, Hotez draws on his experiences as a pediatrician, vaccine scientist, and father of an autistic child. Outlining the arguments on both sides of the debate, he examines the science that refutes the concerns of the anti-vaccine movement, debunks current conspiracy theories alleging a cover-up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and critiques the scientific communitys failure to effectively communicate the facts about vaccines and autism to the general public, all while sharing his very personal story of raising a now-adult daughter with autism. A uniquely authoritative account, this important book persuasively provides evidence for the genetic basis of autism and illustrates how the neurodevelopmental pathways of autism are under way before birth. Dr. Hotez reminds readers of the many victories of vaccines over disease while warning about the growing dangers of the anti-vaccine movement, especially in the United States and Europe. Now, with the anti-vaccine movement reenergized in our COVID-19 era, this book is especially timely. Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism is a must-read for parent groups, child advocates, teachers, health-care providers, government policymakers, health and science policy experts, and anyone caring for a family member or friend with autism. When Peter Hotez an erudite, highly trained scientist who is a true hero for his work in saving the worlds poor and downtrodden shares his knowledge and clinical insights along with his parental experience, when his beliefs in the value of what he does are put to the test of a life guiding his own childs challenges, then you must pay attention. You should. This book brings to an end the link between autism and vaccination. from the foreword by Arthur L. Caplan, NYU School of Medicine Review Recommended for popular science readers looking to refute the anti-vaccination debate as well as readers interested in childrens public health. Library Journal Hotezs book stands tall not just because he has explained in great detail the humbling efforts of scientists like himself in developing vaccines and immunisation schedules and their intellectual mythbusting efforts after the Wakefield controversy. The reason why Hotezs book is special is that he has gone the extra mile to scientifically understand and tell the world in direct and simple words repeatedly that his daughters autism has nothing to do with vaccines. The Lancet In the era of fake news, we need to encourage Hotezs kind of scientific engagement. Scientists are not part of our national discourse on many issues, even on issues directly relating to their expertise. That needs to change. Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism is Hotezs shot across the bow, directly aimed at the non-scientific public. Hopefully, its a shot that will be heard around the world. Spectator USA Hotez isnt pulling any punches. Foreword Reviews Peter Hotez has two words for his fellow scientists: Speak up. [Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism] seeks to clear some peoples muddied perspectives on autism and vaccines while also sharing his journey with his daughter Rachel. Global Health NOW A tour de force in the field. I have read many books on vaccines and vaccine policies and this one stands out among all of them. Perhaps it is the way Dr. Hotez seamlessly weaves in his and his familys experiences w
-Fabricante :
Johns Hopkins University Press
-Descripcion Original:
Internationally renowned medical scientist, frequent media contributor, and autism dad Dr. Peter J. Hotez explains why vaccines do not cause autism. In 1994, Peter J. Hotezs nineteen-month-old daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist who develops vaccines for neglected tropical diseases affecting the worlds poorest people, became troubled by the decades-long rise of the influential anti-vaccine community and its inescapable narrative around childhood vaccines and autism. In Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism, Hotez draws on his experiences as a pediatrician, vaccine scientist, and father of an autistic child. Outlining the arguments on both sides of the debate, he examines the science that refutes the concerns of the anti-vaccine movement, debunks current conspiracy theories alleging a cover-up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and critiques the scientific communitys failure to effectively communicate the facts about vaccines and autism to the general public, all while sharing his very personal story of raising a now-adult daughter with autism. A uniquely authoritative account, this important book persuasively provides evidence for the genetic basis of autism and illustrates how the neurodevelopmental pathways of autism are under way before birth. Dr. Hotez reminds readers of the many victories of vaccines over disease while warning about the growing dangers of the anti-vaccine movement, especially in the United States and Europe. Now, with the anti-vaccine movement reenergized in our COVID-19 era, this book is especially timely. Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism is a must-read for parent groups, child advocates, teachers, health-care providers, government policymakers, health and science policy experts, and anyone caring for a family member or friend with autism. When Peter Hotez an erudite, highly trained scientist who is a true hero for his work in saving the worlds poor and downtrodden shares his knowledge and clinical insights along with his parental experience, when his beliefs in the value of what he does are put to the test of a life guiding his own childs challenges, then you must pay attention. You should. This book brings to an end the link between autism and vaccination. from the foreword by Arthur L. Caplan, NYU School of Medicine Review Recommended for popular science readers looking to refute the anti-vaccination debate as well as readers interested in childrens public health. Library Journal Hotezs book stands tall not just because he has explained in great detail the humbling efforts of scientists like himself in developing vaccines and immunisation schedules and their intellectual mythbusting efforts after the Wakefield controversy. The reason why Hotezs book is special is that he has gone the extra mile to scientifically understand and tell the world in direct and simple words repeatedly that his daughters autism has nothing to do with vaccines. The Lancet In the era of fake news, we need to encourage Hotezs kind of scientific engagement. Scientists are not part of our national discourse on many issues, even on issues directly relating to their expertise. That needs to change. Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism is Hotezs shot across the bow, directly aimed at the non-scientific public. Hopefully, its a shot that will be heard around the world. Spectator USA Hotez isnt pulling any punches. Foreword Reviews Peter Hotez has two words for his fellow scientists: Speak up. [Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachels Autism] seeks to clear some peoples muddied perspectives on autism and vaccines while also sharing his journey with his daughter Rachel. Global Health NOW A tour de force in the field. I have read many books on vaccines and vaccine policies and this one stands out among all of them. Perhaps it is the way Dr. Hotez seamlessly weaves in his and his familys experiences w



