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Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

By: Thomas Cowan MD
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One doctor’s surprising answer to the epidemic of autoimmunity and chronic disease.

Over the past 50 years, rates of autoimmunity and chronic disease have exploded: Currently, one in two-and-a-half American children has an allergy; one in 11 has asthma; one in 13 has severe food allergies; and one in 36 has autism. While some attribute this rise to increased awareness and diagnosis, Thomas Cowan, MD, argues for a direct causal relationship to a corresponding increase in the number of vaccines American children typically receive - approximately 70 vaccine doses by age 18. The goal of these vaccines is precisely what we’re now seeing in such abundance among our chronically ill children: the provocation of immune response.

Dr. Cowan looks at emerging evidence that certain childhood illnesses are actually protective of disease later in life; examines the role of fever, the gut, and cellular fluid in immune health; argues that vaccination is an ineffective (and harmful) attempt to shortcut a complex immune response; and asserts that the medical establishment has engaged in an authoritarian argument that robs parents of informed consent. His ultimate question, from the point of view of a doctor who has decades of experience treating countless children, is what we are really doing to children when we vaccinate them.

©2018 Thomas Cowan (P)2018 Chelsea Green Publishing
Children's Health History & Commentary Physical Illness & Disease Policy & Administration Public Health
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best book on the immune system

This is the best book on learning how the body works and how illnesses should be handled.

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Very informative

I read it on kindle and Audible but had to order the hardback so I could share. The very best wellness information comes from Dr Zach Bush and Dr Cowan

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How do I find a doctor like him?

I wholeheartedly agree with him. I happened to read this the same day when my 18 months daughter got sick for the first time. It gave me courage to stay with her at home and comfort her rather than run to a doctor. And, after two nights like that, she was, of course, fine.
I love this book. I really want to find a pediatrician like Dr Cowan. But not sure if they exist in the country I live in.

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Eye-Opener

I highly recommend reading this eye opener! Thank you Dr. Cowan for your hard work and continued dedication to educating the world.

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Awesome

I love the insight this books shares about living a healthy lifestyle and how to heal from autoimmune disease naturally.

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Detailed & descriptive

This book provided many examples of each point the other made! This was great but also slightly wordy. Would recommend this book!

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A perfect book for any open-minded earthling..

As a new parent I'm eagerly seeking for the answers about immunity and vaccines. This book supported me in what I already felt in my heart was right! Really greateful to the author for this lovely book.

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Great information

He does a great job at breaking down the origins of disease and discussing how vaccines can further overwhelm ones immune system.

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Every parent should listen to this book

Pro vaccine or not this book shares the truths about chemicals and their effects. We want our children to ‘struggle’ to build resilience, but are we letting them struggle through the right things? I’m now re-thinking my own gut health + getting back on track with the way I treat our wholistic health.

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Great read!

I appreciated this book soooo much! Although I already had my opinion about vaccinations, Dr. Cowan gives clear reasoning, examples and evidence based on scientific findings. Can’t wait to read more of his books! Definitely hard to find a doctor who will speak out on the harsh chemicals in vaccinations.

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