From the latest vaccination evidence, recommendations, and
protocols . . . to new vaccine development and the use of vaccines
in reducing disease, Plotkin's Vaccines, 8th Edition, covers every
aspect of vaccination. Now completely revised and updated from
cover to cover, this award-winning text continues to provide
reliable information from global authorities, offering a complete
understanding of each disease, as well as the latest knowledge of
both existing vaccines and those currently in research and
development. Described by Bill Gates as "an indispensable guide to
the enhancement of the well-being of our world," Plotkin's Vaccines
is a must-have reference for current, authoritative information in
this fast-moving field. Contains all-new chapters on COVID-19,
vaccine hesitancy, and non-specific effects of vaccines, as well as
significantly revised content on new vaccine technologies such as
mRNA vaccines, emerging vaccines, and technologies to improve
immunization. Presents exciting new data on evolution of adjuvants
across the centuries, dengue vaccines, human papillomavirus
vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccines, tuberculosis
vaccines, and zoster vaccines. Provides up-to-date, authoritative
information on vaccine production, available preparations, efficacy
and safety, and recommendations for vaccine use, with rationales
and data on the impact of vaccination programs on morbidity and
mortality. Provides complete coverage of each disease, including
clinical characteristics, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis,
and treatment, as well as epidemiology and public health and
regulatory issues. Keeps you up to date with information on each
vaccine, including its stability, immunogenicity, efficacy,
duration of immunity, adverse events, indications,
contraindications, precautions, administration with other vaccines,
and disease-control strategies. Covers vaccine-preventable
diseases, vaccine science, and licensed vaccine products, as well
as product technologies and global regulatory and public health
issues. Analyzes the cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness of
different vaccine options. Helps you clearly visualize concepts and
objective data through an abundance of tables and figures. Enhanced
eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows
you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the
book on a variety of devices.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
