How Vaccines Work - The Science and History Behind Every Question You've Wanted to Ask

Vaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. With a clear-eyed approach to their science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it explains what a vaccine is, how they are developed and what happens when they meet our bodies. David Miles has worked in immunology - as a scientist, teacher and communicator - for two decades. Taking his expert understanding of the field and the questions he is asked by ordinary people, HOW VACCINES WORK combines a field guide to the vaccines we currently receive with the historical background to their development, along with thrilling storytelling and comprehensive, reassuring debunking of the most common vaccination myths.

Product details

• Authors: DAVID MILES, David Miles
• Publisher: Piatkus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780349428901
• ISBN: 978-0-349-42890-1
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 236 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); popular science, MEDICAL / Immunology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Children's Health, Popular medicine & health, Child care & upbringing, History of Science, Children’s health, vaccination