Germ Proof Your Kids by Harley A Rotbart

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Parents anxiety about their children contracting vicious germs and untreatable diseases is understandable. The daily news is filled with stories of resistant "Superbugs", contaminated hamburger and spinach, Bird Flu, "flesh-eating" germs, and the West Nile Virus. In a world seemingly full of microscopic danger, where can concerned parents turn to protect their kids? Finally, a respected pediatrician and infectious diseases expert brings common sense and real science to answer parents' most pressing questions about the warfare that germs are waging on their children.

Germ Proof Your Kids: The Complete Guide to Protecting (without Overprotecting) Your Family from Infections, is the inside source on germ defense - from antibiotics and vaccines to health foods and home remedies. Written by internationally recognized pediatric infectious diseases specialist Harley A. Rotbart, M.D., Germ Proof Your Kids offers an accessible, comprehensive handbook for parents and physicians. By combining the latest scientific findings on disease prevention and treatment with the ages-old wisdom of Mom and Grandma, Dr. Rotbart demystifies childhood infections.

While written for parents, this volume also serves as a perfect office manual for physicians, providing the up-to-date, concise information that doctors need to educate parents about germs and the best available treatment options.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Michael Wasserman, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This is a patient's guide to pediatric infectious disease, providing an understanding of the causes, prevention, and treatment of children's infections.
Purpose:The book is intended as a home reference for parents. The objectives are worthy, as the author is attempting to explain basic concepts to parents, while providing clear understanding of these principles.
Audience:The book is aimed at the lay public. It is not designed for practitioners.
Features:Information on microorganisms and the diseases they cause is presented. Prevention and treatment of infectious disease are also covered. Further, the author addresses numerous "momisms" such as "why do children need more sleep when they're sick?"
Assessment:The scientific information presented is clear, concise, and appropriately written for the lay public. Scientific studies are referenced and explained clearly. In those circumstances where the author is near the fringe of conventional medical wisdom, he explains his thinking in an understandable fashion. There are many self-help books for parents regarding all aspects of child care, including treatment of illnesses. This one is unique in its concentration on prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

What People Are Saying

Stephen Berman
"Parents should read this book. In an entertaining and easy to understand way, Dr. Rotbart explains everything a parent needs to know about infections. This is a terrific book!"--(Stephen Berman, M.D., F.A.A.P., Professor of Pediatrics, Past President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and author of Pediatric Decision Making)

Barton Schmitt
"Allow Dr Rotbart to guide you through our germy world, separating fact from fiction. Follow his expert advice on how to prevent and treat the infections of childhood."--(Barton Schmitt, M.D., F.A.A.P., Professor of Pediatrics, author of the bestselling Your Child's Health, and winner of the Pediatric Education Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics)

Marianne Neifert
"Whether you are a new or seasoned parent, invisible threats to your child's welfare can leave you feeling anxious and powerless. Let GERM PROOF YOUR KIDS! be your trusted ally when your child is in the throes of an illness or another disease outbreak makes headline news. Dr. Harley Rotbart-a knowledgeable pediatrician, distinguished professor, internationally recognized infectious disease specialist, and experienced parent-knows first-hand the havoc germs can wreak on our children, families, and society. Translating complex scientific concepts into practical, easily readable, and entertaining information, Dr. Rotbart equips parents to understand a vast array of infections and how they are spread, to comply with prescribed treatments and preventive immunization schedules, and to reduce the number of illnesses that children acquire. Read GERM PROOF YOUR KIDS! cover-to-cover or use it as a handy reference guide to look up specific germs, diseases, or treatments affecting your own child. This clear and comprehensive resource will dispel your germ phobias, bring clarity to today's alphabet-soup of infectious disease threats, and arm you with empowering perspective, prudence, and common sense."--(Marianne Neifert, M.D. (Dr. Mom®), pediatrician, bestselling author of the Dr. Mom books, speaker and magazine columnist)

Donald Schiff
"Definitely the book to buy to find up-to-the-minute information parents want on everyday childhood infections, their prevention and treatment."--(Donald Schiff, M.D., F.A.A.P., Professor of Pediatrics, Past President of the American Academy of Pediatrics and author of A Guide to Your Child's Symptoms)

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