The Vaccine Handbook has a simple purpose- to draw together authoritative information about vaccines into a simple and concise resource that can be used in the office, clinic, and hospital. Not an encyclopedia or scientific textbook, The Vaccine Handbook gives practical advice and provides enough background for the practitioner to understand the recommendations and explain them to his or her patients. For each vaccine, the authors discuss the disease and its epidemiology, the vaccine’s efficacy and safety, and the practical questions most frequently asked about the vaccine’s use. The authors also discuss problems such as allergies, breastfeeding, dosing intervals and missed vaccines, and immunocompromised individuals. This handbook is also available electronically for handheld computers. See Media listing for details.

An authoritative, user-friendly guide to vaccination. Easy to navigate yet replete with up-to-date information, the "Purple Book" contains practical advice and background for the practitioner on vaccine infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address a patient's concerns about vaccines. Specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the rationale for vaccine use, and available products is included. The book is targeted to pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, obstetricians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

An authoritative, user-friendly guide to vaccination. Easy to navigate yet replete with up-to-date information, the "Purple Book" contains practical advice and background for the practitioner on vaccine infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address a patient's concerns about vaccines. Specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the rationale for vaccine use, and available products is included. The book is targeted to pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, obstetricians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

This convenient PDA reference offers practical, up-to-date guidelines on proper use of vaccines and helps clinicians answer the many questions asked by patients and parents. Users can quickly get detailed information on all vaccines currently recommended for infants and children, travelers, and individuals in special circumstances. Coverage of each vaccine includes the disease and its epidemiology, the vaccine’s efficacy and safety, and the practical questions most frequently asked. Clinicians will find answers to specific parental concerns and guidelines on problems such as allergies, breastfeeding, dosing intervals and missed vaccines, and immunocompromised individuals. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices

This convenient PDA reference offers practical, up-to-date guidelines on proper use of vaccines and helps clinicians answer the many questions asked by patients and parents. Users can quickly get detailed information on all vaccines currently recommended for infants and children, travelers, and individuals in special circumstances. Coverage of each vaccine includes the disease and its epidemiology, the vaccine's efficacy and safety, and the practical questions most frequently asked. Clinicians will find answers to specific parental concerns and guidelines on problems such as allergies, breastfeeding, dosing intervals and missed vaccines, and immunocompromised individuals. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices

The "Purple Book" is an authoritative, user-friendly guide to almost everything related to immunization. Easy to navigate yet replete with up-to-date information, this handy resource contains practical advice and background on vaccine program infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address the concerns. Specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the rationale for vaccine use, and available products is included. The new edition is replete with useful information about COVID-19 vaccines as well as updates on other new vaccines and routine recommendations for 2022. The book is targeted to pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, obstetricians, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The Purple Book is one-stop shopping for everything you need to know in using vaccines to prevent disease and preserve health.