The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 3E "The Purple Book"
Gary S. Marshall, MDProfessor of Pediatrics,
University of Louisville School of Medicine
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.
| Availability: | In Stock | |
| Published In: | 2010 | |
| Length: | 560 pages | |
| ISBN: | 978-1-932610-64-2 | |
| Price: | $24.95 | View Book Index View Table of Contents |
Reviews
“A ready reference source on the practical aspects of vaccines and vaccinations.”
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- Robert M. Jacobson, MD
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
“The Vaccine Handbook is a wonderful, thorough collection of valuable information for all clinicians who vaccinate children. A must have reference book for every office.”
- Paul A. Offit, MD
Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and Professor of Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
“The Vaccine Handbook is designed to help the time-crunched clinician get the facts in a hurry. The well-organized layout, detailed index, and useful tables are 'just what the doctor ordered.'”
- Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
“The Vaccine Handbook offers a wealth of practical information in an easy-to-use format. Instead of time-consuming Internet searches or lengthy calls, practitioners can find answers to their immunization questions and concerns in one place. The RedBook has now got a perfect mate—the PurpleBook!”
- James H. Conway, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
“A compendium on everything a clinician could possible want to know about immunizing infants and children.”
- PIDJ Newsletter
“This is a terrific guide to have for ready access in the office...”
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- Stanford T. Shulman, MD
Pediatric Annals
“...Not only a handbook but a great reference book. A handy resource for medical students, residents and all providers.”
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- Stanley A. Gall, MD
University of Louisville School of Medicine