Andrew W. Artenstein "Vaccines: A Biography"
Springer | English | 2009-12-11 | ISBN: 1441911073 | 401 pages


The History and Biography of Vaccines against Infectious Diseases is a multi-authored book, written for an academic audience but accessible to a general readership as well. The book examines the human stories that underlie the development of vaccines against infectious diseases. Each chapter traces the lineage of a vaccine by examining the people behind the scientific hypotheses and discoveries that led to vaccine breakthroughs. These stories are firmly anchored in their historical context, as the "biography" of a vaccine generally has its origins in a medical problem rooted within a social context that subsequently engages scientists and enlists others in the eventual solution. A prominent theme woven throughout the book is the interdependence of incremental scientific advances and investigators on one another and how such advances ultimately led to practical, preventive solutions to major public health problems in society. Additionally, the human aspect of various pivotal events in the histories of specific vaccines are illustrated—this includes scientific and political hurdles and details of clinical trial controversies. In this fashion the work interweaves scientific themes, personal stories of those involved, and the sociohistorical context in which they worked in a manner that illustrates their inter-relatedness and provides the reader with exciting accounts of these advances.

The history of vaccination parallels the history of human scientific endeavor and illustrates a number of important precepts common to all scientific inquiry: major advances generally stem from incremental progress that itself derives from the accumulation of ordered, experimental observations synthesized from a variety of fields; landmark discoveries generally do not occur in a vacuum but are instead based on expanding pre-existing scientific thought; advances in technology inherently drive advances in science, and both are frequently products of specific unmet needs. Perhaps most importantly, however, is that the history of vaccines and vaccination really represents the individual and collective stories of inquisitive minds, thought leaders, risk-takers and those that stood "on the shoulders of giants" to achieve success in their field.

The Vaccination Controversy: The Rise, Reign and Fall of Compulsory Vaccination for Smallpox

Stanley Williamson
Publisher: Liverpool University Press | Number Of Pages: 256 | Publication Date: 2008-03-15 | ISBN-10: 1846310865  

Stanley Williamson’s meticulously researched history of the British government’s smallpox vaccination program begins with Edward Jenner’s development of the vaccine at the end of the eighteenth century, charts the astonishing speed at which it became compulsory for children, and documents the decades of resistance that resulted in its repeal in 1946. Along the way Williamson examines the social, political, and ethical motivations of both factions. The power to make medical choices, including those regarding vaccination, remains a hotly contested issue today, making The Vaccination Controversy a timely contribution to our knowledge of medical history.

Stanley A. Plotkin, Walter Orenstein
"Vaccines, 6 edition"
2012 | ISBN-10: 1455700908 | 1570 pages

Apply the latest vaccination knowledge with a reference that Bill Gates calls "an indispensable guide to the enhancement of the well-being of our world." Inside Vaccines, you'll find comprehensive and current coverage of every aspect of vaccination, from the development of each vaccine to its use in reducing disease. This medical reference book offers the expert information you need to apply the very latest techniques and information in your practice!
Gain a complete understanding of each disease, including clinical characteristics, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as epidemiology and public health and regulatory issues.
Update your knowledge of both existing vaccines and vaccines currently in the research and development stage.
Get complete answers on each vaccine, including its stability, immunogenicity, efficacy, duration of immunity, adverse events, indications, contraindications, precautions, administration with other vaccines, and disease-control strategies.
Analyze the cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness of different vaccine options.
Clearly visualize concepts and objective data through an abundance of tables and figures.

Vaccine immunology (general aspects of vaccination)
глава из книги S.Plotkin.
Vaccines chapter used with permission of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
The objective of this chapter is to extract from the complex and rapidly evolving field of immunology the main concepts that are useful to better address the important questions related to the immunological safety of vaccines.
http://www.who.int/immunization/documents/Elsevier_Vaccine_immunology.pdf

W. John W. Morrow, "Vaccinology: Principles and Practice"
English | ISBN: 1405185740 | 2012 | 552 pages

Covering all aspects of vaccine research and development in one volume, this authoritative resource takes a comprehensive and systematic approach to the science of vaccinology focusing not only on basic science, but also on the many stages required to commercialize and navigate the regulatory requirements for human application, both in the United States and Europe.
Reviews in detail the process of designing a vaccine, from the initial stages of antigen discovery to human application
Includes evaluation of vaccine efficacy and safety
Details clinical trial design, including regulatory requirements
Discusses the emerging field of active cellular immunotherapy

Vaccinology: Principles and Practice provides an invaluable resource for clinicians, scientific and medical researchers, lecturers and postdoctoral fellows working in the field of vaccines.

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