Vaccines / [edited by] Stanley A. Plotkin, Walter A. Orenstein, Paul A. Offit.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Plotkin, Stanley A., 1932-

Orenstein, Walter A.

Offit, Paul A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vaccines.

Immunization Programs.

Vaccination.

Medical Subjects:

Vaccines.

Immunization Programs.

Vaccination.

Physical Description:

xvii, 1725 pages : illustrations (partly color), color maps, portraits (some color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

[Philadelphia, Pa.] : Saunders Elsevier, 2008.

Summary:

Completely revised and updated, this respected reference offers comprehensive and current coverage of every aspect of vaccinationfrom development to use in reducing disease. It provides authoritative information on vaccine production, available preparations, efficacy, and safetyrecommendations for vaccine use, with rationalesdata on the impact of vaccination programs on morbidity and mortalityand more. And now, a companion web site new to this edition enables you to conveniently access this unparalleled guidance where and when you need it most.

Contents:

Section 1: General aspects of vaccination

Section 2: Licensed vaccines

Section 3: Vaccines in develoopment and new vaccine strategies

Section 4: Vaccination of special groups

Section 5: Public health and regulatory issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781416036111

1416036113

OCLC:

182663867