Sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which contains misleading and inaccurate information but has been. Unlike typical antivaccine books, he offers a middle ground, allowing parents to act on their fears without completely abandoning vaccines. Vaccination isnt an allornothing decision, sears writes. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which parents can delay, withhold, separate, or space out. At a time when patients feel anxious about the medical practice, sears book gives them something they sorely want autonomy. Making the right decision for your child, which seeks to address the biggest concerns of parents who are looking for a middle ground between the official cdc vaccine schedule and not getting any vaccines at all. Sears, author of the vaccine book, has said that some of his patients forgo vaccinations altogether but that others follow an alternative vaccination schedule that would delay some shots for. In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, published the vaccine book. Making the right decision for your child sears parenting library robert w. All of our books are available for purchase at the sears parenting library. Aluminum and thimerosal aluminum is the third most abundant element on the earth s surface and the most abundant metal occurs naturally in teas, herbs, and spices. Bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of the antivaccination movement. Sears is a practicing pediatrician and the coauthor of several parenting books, including the vaccine book. Making the right decision for your child sears parenting library 9780316180528 by sears md, robert w.
Making the right decision for your child, robert sears, md, writes that the schedules he put together follow proper dosing intervals and age ranges that each vaccine is. Sears books are published in numerous countries throughout the world. Sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which contains misleading and. Bob sears pediatrician and author of the vaccine book. Bob sears and melissa, mother and health freedom educator, on this informative journey where we will discuss everything from disease outbreaks to vaccine risks and side effects, the vaccine schedule, media hype, vaccine laws and controversies, and everything in between. Robert w sears when youre considering what vaccinations are right for your child and when to administer them, theres a lot to think about. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. But the vaccine book will provide exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze. Are there alternative vaccine schedules for babies. Bob sears equips you with all the information you need to understand childhood vaccination and make an educated decision. Robert and james sears are both boardcertified pediatricians at the sears family pediatric practice in san clemente, california. Hes the author of the vaccine book, which includes a staggered, alternative shot schedule to what the centers for. Feb 23, 2019 bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of the anti vaccination movement.
I read this book to prepare myself for the onslaught of questions about vaccines from families in my practice. This book does a really nice job presenting each disease that the vaccines are meant to cover. Sears, coauthor of several books in the sears parenting series, addresses one of todays most controversial and worrisome questions. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40000 copies. The problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which. Sears is a popular pediatrician who has written a dangerous and deceptive book on vaccination. Autism, adhd and child vaccinations dr sears wellness institute. Autism, adhd and child vaccinations dr sears wellness. Sears the author is actually the son of the famous dr. Making the right decision for your child sears parenting library ebook. Oct, 2010 vaccination isnt an allornothing decision, sears writes. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued annually by the advisory committee on. Jul 01, 2018 sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which contains misleading and inaccurate information but has been.
Immunization schedules red book online aap pointof. Vaccines only work 100% if everyone gives their children the vaccines. Making the right decision for your child 2007, proposes two alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations. Bob sears, author of the vaccine book and the autism book and coauthor of the baby book, at sears family pediatrics in capistrano beach on aug. The vaccine book offers parents a fair, impartial, factbased resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. Pediatrician bob sears punished for questionable vaccine. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40 000 copies. Sears is known nationally for his unorthodox views on vaccination. The sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which parents can delay, withhold, separate, or space out vaccines. Some parents, however, arent willing to risk the very rare side. Bob sears and the radical vaccination agenda of popular.
Controversial book on vaccines and alternative vaccine schedules. With twelve separate vaccines on the standard vacciniations schedule, you. The vaccine book, second edition provides comprehensive information on the current and future state of vaccines. Making the right decision for your child and introducing what he. Bob, is an american pediatrician from capistrano beach, california, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous views on childhood vaccination. Making the right decision for your child sears parenting library sears, robert w. Dr sears is best known as the author of the vaccine book. Bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of the anti vaccination movement. It reveals the scientific opportunities and potential impact of vaccines, including economic and ethical challenges, problems encountered when producing vaccines, how clinical vaccine trials are designed, and how to introduce. The vaccine book provides exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze. Sears, this might fool some people does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a nicely organized and apparently researched way. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued. Bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of.
Sears does a thorough job presenting the contents of the various vaccines and the issues involved with clustering shots and using cocktails. Sears goal is to give you a balanced look at pros and cons of vaccination so that you can make an educated decision. Sep 11, 2016 ten days later, sears wrote a letter excusing j. Feb 22, 2019 the sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book. Alternate vaccine doctor robert sears accused of gross. The popularity of this book is incredibly disturbing. Robert sears of orange county, california, first drew attention after publishing a book in 2007 called the vaccine book.
Vaccine maverick dr bob sears accused of negligence. The vaccine book by robert w sears, 9780316180528, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules. Sears, md, a practicing pediatrician, is the author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book and the portable pediatrician.
Jul 29, 20 the searses are the parents of eight children. Bob sears, renowned vaccine skeptic, placed on probation. The vaccine book quotes showing of 3 most antivaccine books claim that all shots are bad, the diseases arent really anything to fear, and as long as you live a natural and healthy lifestyle, you dont have to worry. All four authors live in southern california and they have written over thirty books. Ultimately, parents will have to make their own informed decisions as dr. Immunization schedules red book online aap pointofcare.