{"title":"Paul Offit","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Offit’s works delve into the critical intersection of medicine, public health, and science, offering clear, evidence-based insights for readers seeking a deeper understanding of health topics. His writing often addresses contemporary issues surrounding vaccines and immunisation, presented with clarity and thoughtful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on both preventive care and the societal challenges of misinformation, Offit’s books provide a compelling look at how medical science impacts families and communities. Readers can expect informative narratives that combine rigorous research with accessible language.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"overkill-by-paul-offit-9781922310026","title":"Overkill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate offers an eye-opening look at many common and widely used medical interventions that are far more harmful than helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern medicine has significantly advanced in the last few decades as more informed practices, thorough research, and incredible breakthroughs have made it possible to successfully treat and even eradicate many serious ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut while we have learned much that has changed our outlook and practices, we still rely on medical interventions that are vastly out of date and can adversely affect our health. It is an article of faith, for example, that finishing a course of antibiotics prevents the recurrence of illness, that sunscreens block harmful UV rays which cause skin cancer, and that all cancer-screening programs save lives. But do scientific studies back up such beliefs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this game-changing book, infectious-disease expert and Rotavirus vaccine inventor Dr Offit highlights fifteen common medical interventions still recommended and practised by medical professionals, despite clear evidence that they are harmful - including the above examples, as well as the treatment of acid reflux in babies, the lowering of fevers, and the reliance on heart stents and knee surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy analysing what makes these practices so ineffective and harmful, and by presenting medical alternatives, \u003cem\u003eOverkill\u003c\/em\u003e gives patients invaluable information to help them ask their doctors better questions and to advocate for their own health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'According to this expert skeptical account, there is less to many medical interventions than meets the eye ... A valuable corrective text for our overmedicated nation.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'With ample end notes (50 pages worth) to support challenges he may expect to be forthcoming, this hit-list of medical myths and misguided therapies comes from a highly reputable source - the director of Vaccine Education at the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia and a professor of vaccinology and paediatrics.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Robin Osborne, GPSpeak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A myth-busting book.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515977519340,"sku":"9781922310026","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11511383482872.jpg?v=1748911360"},{"product_id":"vaccines-and-your-family-by-paul-offit-9780231213387","title":"Vaccines and Your Family","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaccines and Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e is a go-to guide for all families seeking trustworthy information about the science and safety of vaccines. Paul A. Offit and Charlotte A. Moser—scientists and parents with decades of experience—equip readers with the facts they need to navigate vaccine decisions for the whole family, from babies to elders. In straightforward prose, they offer accessible and authoritative answers to today's most common vaccine-related questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffit and Moser explain how vaccines work, how they are made, and how they are tested. Chapters examine vaccine safety, ingredients, the workings of the immune system, and practical considerations from the implications of different medical conditions to missed doses. The book covers vaccines that have been available for decades as well as newer vaccines for illnesses such as RSV, COVID-19, and mpox, including both traditional and mRNA vaccines. The second half of the book is a guide to individual vaccines organized by age groups, including the first and second year of life, ages three to six, older children and teenagers, and adults. A timely resource for all families, this book allays unfounded fears and provides a clear, easy-to-understand picture of vaccines and vaccination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaccines and Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e is a revised and updated edition of \u003cem\u003eVaccines and Your Child\u003c\/em\u003e (2011) that expands coverage to include all ages and addresses recent scientific progress. It explores the new recommendations and new questions regarding vaccines that have arisen in the intervening years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406342275308,"sku":"9780231213387","price":152.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81agSAmAVjL._SL1500.jpg?v=1773963281"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/paul-offit.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}