Customer Reviews
A must-have for every parent 
2008-07-20
This book is fantastic! It is sure to provide with the information you need about all the common vaccines routinely injected in American children today. I also really appreciated the "safer vaccine schedule" Dr. Cave provides in the book. Dr. Cave is not against vaccines, but she makes her point clear that there are major problems with many of the ingredients in today's vaccines.
A Needed Eye-Opener 2008-07-11
This much-needed book alerts parents about problems with vaccinations that their pediatricians will brush aside. If you are pregnant or a new parent, for the sake of your child, please read and seriously consider this book before consenting to the literally dozens of vaccinations your doctor's office will push on your infant during the first two years.
One note: a few other reviews complained that this book "falsely" states that state laws require children to be vaccinated. While there may be no laws requiring immunization per se, in most places children cannot attend public school, preschool or daycare without proof of the vaccinations. (As a mother and public schoolteacher, I know this from experience. I have had new students taken out of my classroom after administration found they had incomplete vaccination records on file; the students were only allowed in after the vaccinations were complete.)
So unless you plan to completely homeschool your child, or pay to send him or her to one of the few private schools that does not require vaccination, the law does present a dilemma for parents with legitimate concerns about vaccines. My concerns about vaccines were brushed away by my son's doctor's office. He got the shots. Now he has autism.
Excellent overview of vaccines 2008-06-13
This book was incredibly helpful in reading through the various vaccines. Even though it is about 10 years old now, the information is still timely for the most part. My husband and I don't have kids yet and haven't quite settled on which vaccines our kids will and won't get, but they will be few.
I thought Dr. Cave's explanations were concise and ordered, and easy to follow. I believe this is a book I can keep on my shelf as a reference, and I would readily lend it out to friends. If you are reading this review, then you are likely at least taking a second look at vaccines. Please read the book and do your research before letting your child one receive more shot. Also, do NOT default to your doctor. Hear what your Dr. has to say and get a second opinion on your own. There are too many doctors who have their hands tied by insurance and the CDC that they will not truly speak their mind about vaccines or even TELL you that you DO have the right to refuse vaccines for your child. If you let your child get shots, you MUST be informed.
Read this book to become informed.
Grandfather's Gift to Grandchildren 2008-05-15
Outstanding!! I bought eight copies for my grown children and friends to protect their children.
Great Book 2008-04-27
This is a great book. A perfect place to start with your vaccine research -- thorough, concise, and easy to read.
Great Book! 2008-04-20
In this book, Dr. Stephanie Cave explains vaccinationsthe pros and the cons. With detailed facts about each vaccination, as well as regulations and laws, this book provides easily understandable information to help parents make a knowledgeable, responsible choice about vaccinating their children.
Great book 2008-04-15
If you ever wanted to know anything about vaccinations- this is the book for you. Non-biased and very helpful! Opened my eyes greatly!!!
Don't be at the mercy of your pediatrician! 2008-04-09
As a parent, we sometimes blindly trust our child's pediatrician to tell us what we need to do to protect our child. After reading just a couple pages of this book, I was furious, that I knew none of the very real risks surrounding vaccinations, at the time that I vaccinated my daughter. This is a very easy read and incredibly informative and thorough. Not only does it explain the real dangers of the current vaccination schedule, it also has a suggested alternative vaccination schedule. This is not an anti-vaccine book but it will open your eyes, as a parent, to make an informed decision for your children.
If you're only getting one book on the subject, this is IT! 2008-04-05
This book has been extremely eye-opening and helpful in my search for information on the potential dangers of children's vaccinations. There are so many opinions out there, and I just wanted one concise, readable book that would serve as a resource. I have been so pleased with this book.
Dr. Cave is not scaring people away from vaccinating their children, but instead gives a thorough look into all the fascets of the vaccine. There are helpful charts, and also a breakdown of each of the vaccines commonly given to babies and children. Each one has its pros and cons listed so you can make an informed decision as to which ones you want your child to receive, and why. All the statistics are quite helpful, too.
Don't go in to your Pediatrician's office ignorant. This is too serious a matter to go with the flow without questioning what's best for your child.
Good Info, lots of "maybe's", I like the schedule in the back... 
2008-03-30
I think this book has a lot of good info for people who don't know much about vaccines or how they work. I was impressed with the history that the author went into, and the details about studies and different vaccine generations. There were a lot of "maybes" and "mights" with the side effects that vaccines "could" cause, which got a little old. But if you take that with a grain of salt, I think the alternative vaccination schedule in the back of the book is worth it. So is the info about legal "opt-outs" for vaccinations.
