With immunizations in the news again--such as new vaccinations like Gardasil to prevent sexually transmitted diseases in teenagers, as well as new occurrences of old diseases cropping up--this book is a timely and necessary addition to your library. Immunizations: Saving Lives presents the fascinating history of outbreaks of disease that have occurred through time and describes how these outbreaks lead to immunizations that have almost eliminated many diseases today. Immunizations: Saving Lives presents information on how vaccines were developed, how they work, and why they are necessary, and discusses their public-health aspects. Filled with succinct and easy-to-understand text that makes this complex subject come alive, the book includes well-placed and informative color graphics.