Plotkin: VACCINES, 3rd Edition

Aņo: 1999..........P.V.P. 49.060 Ptas./294,85 Euros..........1056 Pag./229 Illus

The fully updated and expanded 3rd edition of this respected reference covers all vaccines currently in use as well as those about to be licensed. In addition to in-depth chapters on individual vaccines, the book`s international roster of contibuting authorities provide a well-rounded perspective on many general topics such as the history of vaccination immunology, public health, and legal issues.

FEATURES:

• Includes brand-new chapters on: Immunology of vaccines; production of vaccines. General immunization inmmunization practices
• Immunisation of the immuno-comprised host, vaccine combinations, Lyme disease. Parasitic disease vaccines. Public Health Europe, Public Health 3rd-world, cost/benefit analysis. International travel. Immunisation of health cared workers, and safety of vaccines
• Features completely revised and updated chapters on: Hepatitis B. Pertussis. Polio vaccine-Inactivated. Adenovirus. Hepatitis A. Rotavirus. Polio vaccine-life oral, and more.
• Discusses each vaccine in terms of microbiology, epidemiology, safety.immunogenicity, efficacy, indications and contraindications, amd provides references to key information sources
• Effers over 195 clear tables and figures that illustrate important principles and present concrete, objective data on vaccines.