Margulis Jennifer - The vaccine-friendly plan: Dr. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and health-from pregnancy through your childs teen years

An impressively researched guide, this important book is essential reading for parents. With clear and practical advice for shielding children from harmful toxins, it will compel us all to think differently about how to protect health.

J AY G ORDON , M.D., FAAP

A valuable, science-supported guide to optimizing your childs health while you navigate through complex choices in a toxic, challenging world.

M ARTHA H ERBERT , M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology, Harvard Medical School, and author of The Autism Revolution

Personalized health care based on the needs and vulnerabilities of individuals is the way to deliver optimal medical care. In this book you will learn a new way of thinking about vaccines. Rather than a one-size-fits-all vaccine strategy, the authors suggest thoughtful, individualized decisions based on research and collaboration between parents and cliniciansa plan to optimize a childs immune system and minimize any risks.

E LIZABETH M UMPER , M.D., FAAP, IFMCP, CEO of The Rimland Center for Integrative Medicine

Finally, a book about vaccines that respects parents! If you choose only one book to read on the topic, read The Vaccine-Friendly Plan. This impeccably researched, well-balanced book puts you in the drivers seat and empowers you to make conscientious vaccine decisions for your family.

P EGGY OM ARA , editor and publisher, Mothering Magazine

This well-written and thought-provoking book will encourage parents to think through decisionssuch as food choices and the timing of vaccinesthat affect the well-being of their children. In a world where childrens immune systems are increasingly challenged, this is a timely addition to the literature.

H ARRIET L ERNER , Ph.D., author of The Dance of Anger and The Mother Dance: How Children Change Your Life

Impressive and compellingWhether youre trying to conceive or already parenting teens, you need to read The Vaccine-Friendly Plan. Its about so much more than just vaccinesthis book is a comprehensive guide that gives you everything you need to know to keep your children safe and healthy. Ill be recommending it far and wide.

L YN R EDWOOD , R.N., co-founder of the Coalition for SafeMinds

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan is a treasure trove of scientific facts mixed with common sense. Paul Thomas and Jennifer Margulis encourage parents to follow their instincts, to do their own research as it pertains to their familys health, and to rethink what is true health care. Likewise, they challenge doctors to step it up and look further into the latest research that impacts the health of their youngest patients.

M ARY R OMANIEC , author of Victory over Autism: Practical Steps and Wisdom toward Recovery for the Whole Family

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The information and advice presented in this book are meant to help inform the decisions you make with your health care provider on your childs behalf. It is not meant to substitute for the advice of your familys physician or other trained health care professionals. You are advised to consult with health care professionals with regard to all matters pertaining to your and your familys health and well-being.

Some of the names and personal characteristics of the patients discussed have been changed in order to disguise their identities. Any resulting resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental and unintentional.

Copyright 2016 by Paul Thomas, M.D., and Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.

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Names: Thomas, Paul, M.D., author. | Margulis, Jennifer, author.

Title: The vaccine-friendly plan : Dr. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and healthfrom pregnancy through your childs teen years / Paul Thomas, M.D. and Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.

Description: New York : Ballantine Books, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016009309 (print) | LCCN 2016022093 (ebook) | ISBN 9781101884232 (paperback) | ISBN 9781101884225 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: VaccinationPopular works. | Vaccination of childrenPopular works. | VaccinesHealth aspects. | Vaccination of childrenComplicationsRisk factors. | BISAC: MEDICAL / Pediatric Emergencies. | FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General.

Classification: LCC RJ240 .T46 2016 (print) | LCC RJ240 (ebook) | DDC 614.4/7083dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016009309

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