Plotkin’s Vaccines,E-Book, 8th Edition (EPUB)

Plotkin’s Vaccines: The Indispensable Guide to Vaccine Science and Practice

Plotkin’s Vaccines, now in its eighth edition, remains the definitive reference for all aspects of immunization. With comprehensive coverage of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine science, and licensed vaccine products, as well as product technologies and global regulatory and public health issues, this award-winning text is an essential resource for professionals in the field.

Thoroughly revised and updated from cover to cover, this latest edition features:

• New chapters on COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, and non-specific effects of vaccines
• Significantly revised content on new vaccine technologies, including mRNA vaccines, emerging vaccines, and technologies to improve immunization
• Exciting new data on the evolution of adjuvants, dengue vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccines, tuberculosis vaccines, and zoster vaccines

Comprehensive Coverage of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Plotkin’s Vaccines provides detailed information on each vaccine-preventable disease, including:

• Clinical characteristics
• Microbiology
• Pathogenesis
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Epidemiology
• Public health and regulatory issues

Authoritative Information on Vaccine Science

The book also covers the science behind vaccines, including:

• Vaccine production
• Available preparations
• Efficacy and safety
• Recommendations for vaccine use
• The impact of vaccination programs on morbidity and mortality

Up-to-Date Information on Vaccines

For each vaccine, Plotkin’s Vaccines provides the latest information on:

• Stability
• Immunogenicity
• Efficacy
• Duration of immunity
• Adverse events
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Precautions
• Administration with other vaccines
• Disease-control strategies

Analysis of Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness

Plotkin’s Vaccines also analyzes the cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness of different vaccine options, helping readers make informed decisions about the allocation of resources.

Clear Visualization of Concepts

Numerous tables and figures help visualize concepts and objective data, making the book easy to read and understand.

With its wealth of up-to-date information, authoritative insights, and user-friendly presentation, Plotkin’s Vaccines, 8th Edition, is an indispensable resource for professionals in the field of vaccinology and public health.