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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 A CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE 4
How vaccines work and how they are used; why some people
choose not to use them; why not everyone has access to vaccines.
CHAPTER 2 HOW TO GET INFORMED 8
Where to find information about vaccinations; the different
types of source materials; evaluating information; dealing with
bias and misinformation.
CHAPTER 3 THE BIG PICTURE 14
The early history and development of vaccines and vaccinations;
an understanding of antigens, antibodies, and the human
immune system; herd immunity to protect whole populations;
vaccination programs; side effects and outcomes of vaccines.
CHAPTER 4 MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION 24
Myths and opinions about vaccinations; different perspectives;
role of health care workers, government, and nongovernmental
organizations; vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaxxers.
CHAPTER 5 THE CURRENT SITUATION 36
World Health Organization’s global vaccination program and
initiatives; rising costs of developing and administering vaccines;
problems of people not getting vaccinated.
CHAPTER 6 STAYING INFORMED 40
Guidelines and strategies for keeping up to date with new
diseases and vaccines; creating your own news diet and
opinions; the future of vaccine development.
GLOSSARY 44
SOURCE NOTES 46
FIND OUT MORE 47
INDEX 48
