Germ Proof Your Kids: the Complete Guide to Protecting (without Overprotecting) Your Family from Infections

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 396 pages
• Published by: ASM Press
• Edition: 1st Edition November 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1555814271
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1555814274
• Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Description
In a world seemingly full of microscopic danger, where can anxious parents turn to protect their kids? "Germ Proof Your Kids: the Complete Guide to Protecting (without Overprotecting) Your Family from Infections" is the inside source on germ defense--from antibiotics and vaccines to health foods and home remedies. Written by internationally respected pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Harley Rotbart, "Germ Proof Your Kids" offers an accessible, comprehensive handbook for parents and physicians. By combining the latest scientific findings on disease prevention and treatment with the ages-old wisdom of Mom and Grandma, Dr. Rotbart demystifies childhood infections. While written for parents, this volume also serves as a perfect office manual for physicians, providing up-to-date, concise information that doctors need to educate parents about germs and the best available treatment options.

About The Author
Dr. Rotbart brings 25 years of experience as a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases to this subject. One of the world's leading authorities on childhood infections and their treatments, Dr. Rotbart is Professor and Vice Chairman of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and The Children's Hospital of Denver. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America every year since 1996, has won numerous awards for his research and teaching, and has published over 175 medical and scientific treatises in the field.

Reader Reviews
GERM PROOF YOUR KIDS tackles all the tough questions about kids' infections. Vaccine safety, antibiotic abuse, antibacterial soaps, miracle cures for the common cold, health foods, homeopathy, how many infections should make me worry about my kids' immunity, and can my kids play soccer when they're sick are just a few. There are almost 400 pages of guidance for every conceivable germ question that a parent may have. I think this is the most valuable book on my shelf right now. Comment | | (Report this)