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Professional Communications, Inc. is Pleased to Announce 3rd Edition of The Vaccine Handbook by Gary S. Marshall, MD
06-22-2010
Since the first edition was published in 2004, The Purple Book has become a vital source of practical, up-to-date information for vaccine providers and educators. The driving principle behind the book is simple: to draw together the latest vaccine science and guidance into a concise, user-friendly, practical resource that can be used as much in the classroom as it can in the private office, public health clinic, and hospital.
The Purple Book is unique. It is replete with scientific background and references, but unlike some academic textbooks, the language is plain, simple, and accessible. It is complete in terms of authoritative recommendations, but it expands upon the official publications of professional societies and governmental agencies by including, in one place, information on such things as how vaccines are developed, tested, and licensed; how vaccine policy is made; what constitutes the vaccine safety net; the legal obligations binding on vaccine providers; billing; and office logistics. The Purple Book is ideal for pediatricians, family physicians, internists, obstetrician/gynecologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, clinic staff, students, and residents. Some parents and patients might also find it useful.
The third edition is divided into two sections. The first section includes the basic principles of vaccine immunology; a discussion of vaccine infrastructure in the United States; standards and regulations, tips on implementing vaccinations in practice; general recommendations; vaccination in special circumstances; addressing concerns about vaccines; and schedules. The second section gives details about every vaccine licensed in the United States as of May 2010, as well as background on the diseases that they prevent.
Dr. Marshall is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisvile School of Medicine in Kentucky, where he serves as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Director of the Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit. In addition to being a busy clinician, he is nationally known for his work in the areas of vaccine research, advocacy, and education.