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A Shot in the Dark (Paperback)

by Harris L. Coulter (Author), Barbara Loe Fisher (Author) "Today, nearly all our children get the DPT shot-D for diphtheria, P for pertussis, or whooping cough, and T for tetanus ..." (more)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. (31 Oct 1991)
Language English
ISBN-10: 089529463X
ISBN-13: 978-0895294630
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm

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Traces the developmnet of the DPT vaccine, describes its risks, and lists warning signs that a child may be sensitive to it.

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DPT: A Shot in the Dark, '...is a well-balanced book of medical and legal information, containing interviews with 100 parents of children damaged by the pertussis vaccine. As stated by its authors, this book is a compilation of information... it is not intended as medical advice. Its purpose is to familiarize parents with the possible risk involved, thus assisting them in making an informed decision about immunization.' S.A. Laliberte in Bangor Daily News, March 10, 1985.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear incisive well researched book on vaccine damage, 27 Feb 2001

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This book is extremely well researched (19 pages of references to source material) and the writing style is clear and incisive. The contents are well arranged and logically structured.

This book concentrates on the Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine, especially the side effects of the whole cell vaccine. It goes on to discuss the relative merits of the acellular Pertussis vaccine which it suggests although not entirely free of risk may have less side effects. It is suggested that the reason the whole cell vaccine remains in use in many countries is may be because it is cheaper than the alternative acellular vaccine.

Two of the major side effects brought to light in this book are firstly that the authors suggest a link between Pertussis vaccine and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Cot Death)(SIDS), secondly a link with infantile convulsions. Case histories included in the book give harrowing accounts of children suffering 30 or 40 attacks of convulsions per day, and in whom the convulsions do not respond to drug treatment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pertussis Vaccine side effects are real and have been hidden, 10 Jun 1997

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I am an RN, and have been taking care of a child with seizures, and brain damage for over a year now. The parents gave me his history.
The theory was that the seizures and developmental problems, which started after 3 months of age in an otherwise totally normal child until that time, were caused by the pertussis vaccine.

There was never a way to prove his problems were due to the vaccine, although all tests on the child and parents were negative as to any cause.
I cared for this child for a year before I read the book.

I was amazed at the similarity of his history with that of many other children in the book, and when I finished reading the book, there was no question in my mind that this child's problems were due exclusively to the vaccine.

Anyone considering parenthood,are pregnant, have newborns,are grandparents; owe it to themselves to read this book.

Be informed of the side effects so your child won't be one of the statistics. There are other alternatives, and also the new acellular vaccine is available now, but only to those who ask until the old vaccine is no longer available.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 3years to late for me, comforting still Parents Must Read., 31 Dec 1997

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15 years old today, if I knew then what I know now it would of changed my life. Anyone with hopes of having a child should read this book and believe, my daughter is living proof of what the DPT vaccine can do. I tell everyone I know about this books in hopes of sparing them the horror we have and still are living through.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be required reading for parents
When I read A Shot in the Dark I was both saddened and enraged. Saddened because I have a vaccine-damaged child and enraged that the government, the medical establishment, and... Read more

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