Vaccinations - Aviva Jill Romm
Book Description
. A balanced, comprehensive guide to routine childhood
vaccinations that offers parents the information they need
to make the right choices for their child.
. Fairly examines
the pros and cons of this highly charged issue.
Deciding whether
or when to vaccinate a child is one of the most important--and
most difficult--health-care decisions a parent will ever make.
The recent increase in the number of vaccinations recommended
and the concurrent controversies about whether vaccinations
are safe or even effective have left many parents confused
and concerned.
Midwife, herbalist, and mother of four, Aviva
Jill Romm sifts through the spate of current research on vaccine
safety and efficacy and offers a sensible, balanced discussion
of the pros and cons of each routine childhood vaccination.
She presents the full spectrum of options available to parents:
full vaccination on a standardized or individualized schedule,
selective vaccination, or no vaccinations at all. Negotiating
daycare and school requirements, dealing with other parents,
and traveling with an unvaccinated child are covered in detail.
The book also suggests ways to strengthen children's immune
systems and maintain optimal health and offers herbal and
homeopathic remedies for childhood ailments. Emphasizing
that no single approach is appropriate for every child, the
author guides parents as they make the choices that are right
for their child.
About the Author
Aviva Jill Romm is a certified professional midwife, practicing herbalist, and
the former president of the American Herbalists Guild. She is the author of The
Natural Pregnancy Book , The Pocket Guide to Midwifery Care , and Naturally Healthy
Babies and Children as well as coauthor of ADHD Alternatives . She lives with
her family in Georgia.
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Editorial Reviews
Lawrence B. Palevsky, M.D., Holistic and
Integrative Pediatrician
Aviva Romm has written a well researched book that will educate and empower parents.
Review
Peggy O'Mara , publisher of Mothering magazine : "The best
book I've seen on the subject. Its commonsense, nonhysterical approach assures
legitimate informed consent."
Richard Moskowitz, M.D. : "Aviva Romm has written a book of aid and
comfort for agonized parents who must make intelligent life decisions for their
kids while lacking reliable information about how vaccines act."
Mary Bove, N.D. , author of The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children
and Infants : "This must-read book is a valuable resource for all
parents."
Robert Rountree, M.D. , coauthor of Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child : "Aviva
Jill Romm brings a high level of intelligence and insight to the debate on public
policies regarding vaccination. Level-headed and thoroughly researched,
yet eminently readable, her book leaves no stones unturned and refuses to shy
away from challenging the status quo. It should be read by every parent
who is considering vaccination for their child; and I daresay that it should
also be mandatory reading for every health professional in the position of recommending
(or discouraging) the use of vaccines."
Lawrence B. Palevsky, M.D. , Holistic and Integrative Pediatrician : "Aviva
Romm has written a well researched book that will educate and empower parents."
MS , Napra ReView , January/February 2002 : "Now especially,
as the anthrax scare has some folks advocating compulsory vaccinations for
all, Romm's wise and well-written book is a breath of fresh air."
Living Without , Summer 2002 :
"Romm takes a holistic approach to disease prevention yet
provides balanced information on all aspects of the vaccination
controversy. Overall, the book uses a commonsense approach
that allows the reader to weigh the available options."
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