Santa Monica private practitioner Dr. Jay Gordon (also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a faculty teacher at Cedars-Sinai, and UCLA assistant clinical professor) is the speaker for this lengthy seminar on childhood vaccinations. Using an overhead projector to emphasize his main points, Gordon offers a crash course in “Immune System 101,” examining defense mechanisms, risks vs. benefits of vaccines, advancements in treating illnesses and conditions, and noxious ingredients in certain vaccines (and allergic reactions), while also discussing various case studies (including a before and after of a girl with swollen eyes, whose switch to a dairy-free diet worked wonders, and a look at polio in the Amish community). Stating that he's not “anti-vaccine,” knowledgeable and engaging presenter Gordon argues that it's better to individualize the use of vaccines in accordance with natural immunities. DVD extras include a weblink to a program guide, as well as an AAP immunization schedule, an overview of recent research, and a list of questions to ask a pediatrician. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Vaccinations? Assessing the Risks and Benefits
(2006) 117 min. DVD: $24.95. Choices, Inc. PPR. ISBN: 978-1-933724-20-1. Volume 23, Issue 3
Vaccinations? Assessing the Risks and Benefits
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