| Description |
xii, 259 pages ; 25 cm. |
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| Series |
The story of a drug |
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Story of a drug.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index. |
| Contents |
A case study: an encounter with measles -- What are vaccines? -- Vaccines: a brief history -- How vaccines work -- Effects and applications -- Risks, misuse, and overdose -- Production, distribution, and regulation -- The social dimensions of vaccines -- The future of vaccines. |
| Summary |
"Each title in The Story of a Drug series examines a particular groups or class of pharmaceutical drugs from a variety of angles, including its history, effects, uses and misuses, and impact on society and popular culture. Through this multifaceted approach, readers gain a holistic understanding of some of the most commonly prescribed medications today, from antibiotics and painkillers to drugs that treat asthma and allergies." -- Back cover |
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Vaccines.
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Vaccines -- History.
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Vaccines. (OCoLC)fst01163573
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Vaccines. (DNLM)D014612 |
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Vaccines -- history. (DNLM)D014612Q000266 |
| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9781440844430 (hardcopy ; alk. paper) |
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1440844437 |
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9781440844447 (ebook) |
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