Apr 21, 2016 vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules kristen a. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which. And it does so in a timely manner, so infants arent left unprotected against anything that might pose a risk. Paul wrote a bestselling book coauthored with jennifer margulis, phd the vaccinefriendly plan. Bob sears, the capistrano beach pediatrician who is an outspoken critic of mandatory vaccination laws, faces possible state medical board discipline after he recommended that a 2yearold. Bob sears made alternative vaccine schedules popular, and is currently in hot water. The sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which allows for fewer shots at each visit and sometimes pushes back specific vaccines for months or even years after the official schedules recommendations. Vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules. Bob sears views on vaccines have inspired loyal followers. Feemster, md mph mshp assistant professor of pediatrics, division of infectious diseases research director, vaccine education center the hildrens hospital of philadelphia. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which. Bob sears pediatrician and author of the vaccine book. Sears alternative and cdcs childhood vaccine schedules.
Bob sears, renowned vaccine skeptic, placed on probation. Vaccine maverick dr bob sears accused of negligence. Vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules kristen a. California puts pediatrician bob sears on probation. Sears schedule and tell her they want to follow his plan. Sears then presents alternative vaccine schedules for parents to use instead of those recommended and endorsed by the cdc centers for disease control, acip american committee on immunization practices, and the aap american academy of pediatrics. Bob, author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book in the sears parenting. Sears, md, a practicing pediatrician, is the author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book and the portable pediatrician.
Combining this vaccine plan with exclusive breastfeeding, eating a diet of real food, getting enough vitamin d, exercising, and avoiding toxins like. The state medical board is accusing prominent orange county pediatrician dr. Thomas feels that this official schedule can be modified safely for your childs circumstance and will take into consideration your preferences. Bob sears, critic of vaccine laws, could lose license. Robert sears the vaccine book is slim, hugely popular with parents and the bane of pediatricians existence. You dont need to be an antivaxxer to be made nervous by the thought of a needle going into your childs body and dispensing an immunization.
Bob and play a few hands of poker to win some delicious prizes to take home. Dr sears talks about the vaccine book and going green. Are there alternative vaccine schedules for babies. Bill sears is a wellknown author of parenting books, most notably the baby book, a hugely successful and influential guide. Vaccinations naturopathic pediatric care by dr kiera smialek. Bob sears equips you with all the information you need to understand childhood vaccination and make an educated decision.
Ultimately, parents will have to make their own informed decisions as dr. Nov 27, 2012 then feast at amazing food stations for dinner and enjoy more fun and games in our immunity education casino as you test your luck against blackjack dealers melissa and dr. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which parents can delay, withhold, separate, or space out. Sears does a thorough job presenting the contents of the various vaccines and the issues involved with clustering shots and using cocktails. Sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which contains misleading and. Thomas has posted both the aap immunization schedule and has his book the vaccinefriendly plan schedule available. Bob sears, a nationally critic of mandatory vaccination laws and a capistrano beach pediatrician, faces disciplinary actions from the state medical board for recommending a. We understand that parents have several questions and concerns regarding their childs immunization schedule or vaccination records.
The aap schedule is the official recommended schedule, however dr. Sears recommends patients get immunized but delay some vaccines. The vaccine book offers parents a fair, impartial, factbased resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. Sears the author is actually the son of the famous dr. A prominent antivaxxer physician could lose his medical license after recommending a 2yearold patient skip immunizations. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and health from pregnancy through your childs teen years, published in 2016 by ballantine books. Making the right decision for your child, has become a celebrity among parents who see danger in immunization. Sears is a popular pediatrician who has written a dangerous and deceptive book on vaccination. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which allows for fewer shots at each visit and sometimes pushes back.
Dr bob sears orange county register via getty images sears was accused of writing a 2014 letter exempting a 2yearold boy from immunizations without. Spock generation, already embraced by hundreds of thousands of american parents, has now been revised, expanded, and brought thoroughly uptodate with the latest information on everything from diapering to day care, from midwifery to hospital birthing rooms, from postpartum nutrition to infant development. This book does a really nice job presenting each disease that the vaccines are meant to cover. Bob sears of gross negligence for improperly excusing a 2yearold child from immunizations in 2014. Searss alternative schedule has been criticized by the aap. Making the right decision for your child 2007, proposes two alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations. Dr bobs selective vaccine schedule is for those who. Bob sears, an orange county pediatrician and nationally known critic of vaccination laws, faces the loss of his medical license after the state medical board accused him of improperly excusing. The idea of injecting our infants with anything is terrifying to all parents. One recommendation for reading is the vaccine book by robert sears, m. Unlike typical antivaccine books, he offers a middle ground, allowing parents to act on their fears without completely abandoning vaccines. Bob, is an american pediatrician from capistrano beach, california, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous views on childhood vaccination. William sears, md, and martha sears, rn, are the pediatrics experts to whom american parents turn for advice and information on all aspects of pregnancy, birth, childcare, and family nutrition. Feb 22, 2019 the sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book.
There exist several varying opinions on immunizations and vaccinations. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs. Sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40000 copies. Aluminum and thimerosal aluminum is the third most abundant element. The problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule. Paul and the team at integrative pediatrics llc have been using the plan outlined below. Flipping through this baby book, you can learn what vaccines babies need, when theyre needed, and why its so important to follow cdcs recommended immunization schedule. Jul 01, 2018 sears, son of the wellknown william and martha sears who authored several parenting books, wrote his own book about vaccines, which contains misleading and inaccurate information but has been.
Bob enjoy hors doeuvres and cocktails as you tour this estate pictured here, mingle with us, and make new friends. The book includes his two alternative vaccine schedules. Dr sears is best known as the author of the vaccine book. Sears provides detailed information on each vaccine, including the disease it prevents, vaccine ingredients, possible side effects of the vaccines. Bob sears could lose license for excusing toddler from. Pauls take on the controversy of childhood immunizations and the best way to approach getting those vaccines to help ensure your child stays healthy. Sears addresses questions about vaccines, the overall number, the combinations of vaccines given in a single dose, and the preservatives in some vaccines, which. Martha sears is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, and breastfeeding consultant.
Robert sears wrote a book in 2007 called the vaccine book. Sears was trained at harvard medical schools childrens hospital and torontos hospital for sick. This book often helps parents understand the vaccines a little bit better. Sears is a practicing pediatrician and the coauthor of several parenting books, including the vaccine book. Sep 09, 2016 a prominent antivaxxer physician could lose his medical license after recommending a 2yearold patient skip immunizations. Sears, this might fool some people does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a nicely organized and apparently researched way. Tenpenny is an osteopathic medical doctor, board certified in three medical specialties.
Yet she still sees parents who come in with the dr. It examines what influences vaccine science, and explains why the vaccine philosophy is pervasive in our society. Immunization records for parentscomplete childrens health. Sears addresses questions about vaccines, the overall number, the combinations of vaccines given in a single dose.
In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, published the vaccine book. Pediatrician bob sears punished for questionable vaccine. Family medicine office in capistrano beach, ca on october 30, 20. I read this book to prepare myself for the onslaught of questions about vaccines from families in my practice. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued. Sep 11, 2016 ten days later, sears wrote a letter excusing j. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care. Making the right decision for your child, robert sears, md, writes that the schedules he put together follow proper dosing intervals and age ranges that each vaccine is.
He does present a lot of facts about each shot and the risks vs. Bob sears about his book the vaccine book and his upcoming book happy baby. Bob sears, a nationally critic of mandatory vaccination laws and a capistrano beach pediatrician, faces disciplinary actions from the state medical board for recommending a 2yearold patient. To address parents concerns about vaccines, dr robert sears, son of noted pediatrician and author dr william sears, wrote the vaccine book. Bob sears, author of the vaccine book and the autism book and coauthor of the baby book, at sears family pediatrics in capistrano beach on aug. Making the right decision for your child, which seeks to address the biggest concerns of parents who are looking for a middle ground between the official cdc vaccine schedule and not getting any vaccines at all. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and health from pregnancy through your childs teen years gives dr. Sears s alternative schedule has been criticized by the aap. Vaccines protect babies immature immune system, says margaret fisher. The alternative schedule i outline in the vaccine book is designed to provide infants with only the vaccines that protect against diseases that pose a legitimate threat to them.
Bob sears and the radical vaccination agenda of popular. Sears, this might fool some people does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a. Bob wrote both the autism book and the vaccine book, the latter of which has sold over 200,000 copies and is now frequently cited by members of the antivaccination movement. Dr bob talks about the sears family line of vitamin chews, fish oils, and nutritious snacks for.