This is a must read for parents today! Dr. Cave gives an insightful, informative look at the history of childhood immunizations and offers an alternative schedule for those who wish to be careful about the administration of vaccines to their children. Her suggested schedule is easy to follow and makes so much sense! There is too much information available that proves certain children are at risk for adverse reactions - why not play it safe? Our children's lifetime of well-being is not worth the risk of vacinating out of convenience or simply "I didn't know there was a risk." As a parent whose child suffered developmental language delays after the round of 15-month shots, I can say it is absolutely worth it to be careful!

This book encourages parents "...to be equal partners with doctors in deciding which vaccines their children should get and when they should get them." The way this book achieves this goal is by offering important medical information in easy to understand terms. "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You..." provides detailed info on the various vaccines currently required/suggested by state and federal governments; reviewing indepth the history of the diseases and related vaccines, ingredients used to make and preserve the vaccines, background studies and recent research available on a variety of the vaccines and also a risk/benefit analysis per vaccination. What this book offers (that your doctor's office may not) is a look at both sides of the vaccination issue and gives YOU a well-rounded resource package so you can best decide when/what vaccines to give your child. Factors that can influence your decision include any known allergies, reactions to previous vaccinations, family history of autoimmune diseases and more. Also a help to parents is a list of precautions parents can take when their children get vaccinated and also a recommended schedule (that differs from the government's) for childhood vaccinations. This alternative vaccination timeline allows you to operate within the guidelines of the government mandate that all children receive a certain number of shots prior to entering school, but attempts to spread out the vaccinations for minimum exposure to risk and negative side effects. Did you know many vaccines used today include ingredients such as mercury, formaldehyde, ethylene glycol (a main ingredient in antifreeze) and more? Would you consume those poisons? Of course not, but vaccine manufacturers (and the CDC and FDA) seem to think it's okay for our kids to receive these poisons ad nauseam. Fortunately, each of today's required vaccinations come with a mercury-free alternative, but many doctors are still using those with mercury and you must request the safer alternative. Research and vaccination injury reporting systems indicate possible and/or obvious links to multiple adverse effects including irreparable diseases and death, but many doctors, educators and government institutions refuse to consider those possibilities, as it may endanger the successful mass-vaccination programs currently employed in this country. Included in this book is a discussion of the possible exemptions available to parents, which may include religious, medical or philosophical, depending upon the state in which you live. If you're not willing to trust this author's approach, there's a list of multiple resources at the end of the book allowing you to do your own research and form your own further educated opinion.

Dr. Stephanie Cave does an outstanding job explaining the ins and outs of the vaccine controversy. As a new parent, I never realized the importance of researching the effects of vaccines until my child suffered a reaction. Every new parent should study this book. The choice to vaccinate your child should be a personal one and should be made only when the parent has thoroughly educated themselves on the subject. Dr. Cave makes that process easier with simple explanations for a complicated medical issue. She also provides a proactive plan for a safer vaccination protocol to guide parents on the best way possible to protect their children from both the diseases the vaccines may prevent and the side effects they may cause. This information has been needed for a long time! Thanks Dr. Cave.