{"product_id":"a-history-of-vaccines-and-anti-vaxxers","title":"A History of Vaccines and Anti-Vaxxers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnti-Vaxxers: From Jenner to COVID-19\" by Anthony C. Cartwright provides a comprehensive historical analysis of vaccine opposition, tracing its evolution from the early 19th century to the modern-day COVID-19 pandemic. Cartwright, a retired drug regulator and medical historian, examines the social, political, and scientific factors that have shaped vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and resistance. The book highlights how concerns about safety, efficacy, and personal liberty have persisted over centuries, impacting public health worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical perspective: Chronicles anti-vaccine movements from Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine to the COVID-19 era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal analysis: Explores vaccine resistance in Britain, America, and links to other countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and social context: Reviews lobbying, demonstrations, fines, and imprisonment of parents opposing compulsory vaccination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific scrutiny: Investigates vaccine safety controversies, including polio, BCG, and DTP vaccines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern developments: Examines the influence of Andrew Wakefield’s MMR study and the resurgence of anti-vaccine sentiment during COVID-19.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital misinformation: Analyzes the role of websites and social media in spreading false claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons for public health: Offers insights into mitigating vaccine hesitancy, improving trust, and ensuring equitable healthcare access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr.Ralf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050064584878,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8179\/8062\/files\/content_2d3db57c-3dd4-4cff-af3b-429f80c521e9.jpg?v=1788053282","url":"https:\/\/ebooksmedical.com\/products\/a-history-of-vaccines-and-anti-vaxxers","provider":"Ebooks Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}