Description
Book SynopsisUp-to-date, accurate information and a clear understanding of how germs and our bodies work will help you and your child stay afloat in the microbial sea.
Trade ReviewThis is a well written and easily comprehended book that concerned parents should be encouraged to read. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
When Germs and People Interact: An Introduction
Part I: Which Germs Where?
1. I'm Hungry! Food-Borne Germs and Food Preparation Safety
2. A, B, C and 1, 2, 3: Common Germs at Day Care and School
3. Swim, Ski, or Wrestle: Germs Encountered When Playing Sports
4. Fur, Feathers, and Fangs: Germs from Pets and Other Animals
5. The Great Outdoors: Germs in the Garden, at the Campground, on the Farm, and at the Beach
6. Close to Home and Overseas: Tips for Avoiding Germs When You Travel
7. Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tattoos, and Piercings: Helping Teenagers Navigate Germs Safely
Part II: Our Defenses against Germs
8. Taking Medicine: The Use and Misuse of Antibiotics
9. The Miracle of Modern Prevention: Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
10. Baby's on the Way: Protect Your Unborn Baby with a Healthy Pregnancy
11. Bonding with Your Baby: The Benefits of Breastfeeding
12. Supplements, Herbs, Organic Produce, and Probiotics: Do They Protect You from Germs?
13. Wash Your Hands! Personal and Household Hygiene for the Twenty-first Century
14. Myths and Truths: Does Science Back Up Traditional Wisdom about Preventing Infections?
Afterword
Trustworthy Web Resources
Selected Bibliography
Index
