Understanding and Managing Vaccine Concerns

• Main Authors: Boom, Julie A. (Author), Cunningham, Rachel M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Maternal and child health services.; Pediatrics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Maternal and Child Health.

Smallpox, measles, diphtheria, polio: vaccines have diminished their power, and in some cases, eradicated these dreaded diseases. Yet this century has seen growing numbers of parents refusing vaccinations for their children, not only endangering them but also increasing the risk of outbreaks and epi...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction.-History of Vaccine Concerns
• Current Trends in Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
• Characteristics and Beliefs of Vaccine-Concerned Parents
• Management Strategy for Vaccine Concerns – The C.A.S.E Approach
• Additional Management Options.