This book really covers a lot, but is still a quick read. Doctors Paul Offit and Louis Bell provide a clear understanding of vaccines, the diseases they treat, the origin of each vaccine, and how they are developed. The result is a clear-cut, factual representation of precisely what is being injected in us when we get vaccinated.

The information is extremely helpful in determining which vaccines are necessary. In addition to the bulk of the content on childhood immunizations, it also covers teenage, adult and elderly vaccinations as well. Quite honestly, while they claim to provide scientific evidence against theories that vaccines can cause certain disorders, they fail miserably and it’s obvious how biased their views are. However, that problem does not take away from the very basic and necessary information that they do provide.

If you are looking to solve the vaccine-disease debates, then look elsewhere. This book does, however, provide you with enough information to pursue further research with a solid understanding of the basics of vaccines.