Robert and james sears are both boardcertified pediatricians at the sears family pediatric practice in san clemente, california. Bob sears made alternative vaccine schedules popular, and is. Bob sears and the radical vaccination agenda of popular. Bob talks about how you can approach an alternative vaccination schedule for your. Dr bob sears, known for promoting a nonevidencebased vaccination schedule contrary to the cdc schedule, has been sanctioned by californias medical board. Sears alternate vaccine schedule this schedule is recommended by 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 vaccines. The vaccine book offers parents a fair, impartial, factbased resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics.
One great feature of the book is his recommended alternative vaccination schedule based on limiting a childs exposure to preservatives such as aluminum and mercury in each schedule, limiting the number of live vaccines a child has to process per vaccination visit, and making a determination of how soon your child should receive each. In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, published the vaccine book. Unlike typical antivaccine books, he offers a middle ground, allowing parents to act on their fears without completely abandoning vaccines. Bob sears made alternative vaccine schedules popular, and is currently in hot water. And it does so in a timely manner, so infants arent left unprotected against anything that might pose a risk. The alternative schedule, a concoction solely from dr. Vaccines only work 100% if everyone gives their children the vaccines.
A popular alternative vaccination schedule used is by dr. In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, publishedthe vaccine book. Sears robert sears is a wellknown physician who has appeared on mainstream television promoting this vaccination schedule 77, which provides a. Resources center for immunization research and education. The routine childhood vaccines are designed to prevent, or decrease the risk of many diseases. Sears alternate vaccine schedule naturopathic pediatrics. Sears, author of the vaccine book, has said that some of his patients forgo vaccinations altogether but that others follow an alternative vaccination schedule that. Sears misinforms parents about vaccine safety and science.
Apr 21, 2016 the alternative schedule suggests only one aluminum containing vaccine at a time in infant years. Bob sears talks about an alternative vaccine schedule. Jul 29, 20 the searses are the parents of eight children. Sears robert sears is a wellknown physician who has appeared on mainstream television promoting this vaccination schedule 77, which provides a seemingly credible alternative to the cdc. All of our books are available for purchase at the sears parenting library. Sep 01, 2009 the healthy brings you exclusive interviews with dr. Sears is a practicing pediatrician and the coauthor of several parenting books, including the vaccine book. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which parents can delay. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which allows for fewer shots at each visit and sometimes pushes back.
One recommendation for reading is the vaccine book by robert sears, m. Sears created a customized vaccination schedule that would accommodate most families that did not feel they should have to comply with the. Our study identified 5 general alternative childhood vaccination schedules adopted by parents and the rationales driving these choices. Bob, is an american pediatrician from capistrano beach, california, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous views on childhood vaccination. Are there alternative vaccine schedules for babies. Understanding these illnesses is an important step in making an educated decision regarding.
If you plan on using this schedule, i recommend you read his book, first. Dr sears vaccine schedule dr sears vaccination schedule. Bob sears could lose license for medical negligence not vaccine choice. My own clinical experience has shown that waiting until age 3 is safer and healthier for children, significantly reducing the chance of neurological and immunological damage that may be triggered by this vaccine. Sears provides detailed information on each vaccine, including the disease it prevents, vaccine ingredients, possible side effects of the vaccines. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40000 copies. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and health from pregnancy through your childs teen years gives dr. 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, author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and co. Dr sears is best known as the author of the vaccine book. Pauls take on the controversy of childhood immunizations and the best way to approach getting those vaccines to help ensure your child stays healthy.
The popularity of this book is incredibly disturbing. Alternative vaccine schedule offered by dr sears are becoming very popular as the controversy over the vaccination continues to rage. 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. The healthy brings you exclusive interviews with dr. Bobs alternative vaccine schedule, which is a formula for parents to delay, withhold, separate or space out vaccinations. These alternatives are becoming increasingly popular as the vaccination controversy continues to rage and parents want alternatives to the conventional schedule. 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. 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. The problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule american. Certain diseases are more or less serious or common depending on a childs age. Dtap diptheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis, rotavirus 3 months. Mmr is no longer available as individual vaccines, which makes this schedule difficult to follow precisely. All four authors live in southern california and they have written over thirty books.
The idea of injecting our infants with anything is terrifying to all parents. 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. Alternate vaccine doctor robert sears accused of gross. Making the right decision for your child 2007, proposes two alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations. Bob a hero to the antivaccine community because it is explicitly provaccine. Sears, if you plan on nursing for at least 2 years and your infanttoddler is not in childcare, your child is much less likely to suffer from pneumococcal disease. For the most up to date immunization schedule according to the american.
Making an educated decision karen medeiros of danbury, conn. Sears books are published in numerous countries throughout the world. Bob sears equips you with all the information you need to. Sears addresses questions about vaccines, the overall number, the combinations of vaccines given in a single dose, and the preservatives in some vaccines, which. The schedule was published along with other information about vaccines in his book the vaccine book. Paul and the team at integrative pediatrics llc have been using the plan outlined below. Bobs alternative vaccine schedule, breaks down the incorrect logic and rationale used in the books recommendations and describes how dr. Pdf the problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule. Vaccinations naturopathic pediatric care by dr kiera smialek. Making the right decision for your child, robert sears, md. 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. Pauls safe and effective approach to immunity and health from pregnancy through your childs teen years, published in 2016 by ballantine books. Sears alternative and cdcs childhood vaccine schedules. But there is absolutely no proof behind his claims.
Bobs stance on vaccines that they are a personal choice and his unique vaccination schedule, which puts off injections, suggests some can be skipped and is featured prominently in. The alternative schedule suggests only one aluminum containing vaccine at a time in infant years. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40 000 copies. The problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule.
Bob, published a book in response to parental concerns about vaccination timing. In contrast to the alternative vaccination schedule of dr miller whose schedule starts at 2. By spreading out the shots, you spread out the exposure so infants can process the aluminum without it reaching toxic levels. It lays out alternatives to the vaccination schedule issued annually by the advisory committee on. Robert sears of orange county, california, first drew attention after publishing a book in 2007 called the vaccine book. Vaccine maverick dr bob sears accused of negligence. Making the right decision for your child and introducing what he.
Sep 12, 2016 sears has made a name for himself by fearmongering about vaccines while creating and promoting an alternative vaccination schedule that skips andor delays vaccines that are crucial to protecting children from vaccinepreventable illnesses, writes science journalist and forbes contributor tara haelle. In 2007, dr robert sears drafted a schedule to accommodate these parents. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by. Alternative vaccine schedules are a terrible idea scary mommy. Sears wrote a customized vaccination schedule that would accommodate most families that did not feel they should. Bob sears, from dana point, california, who wrote a book titled the vaccine book in which he suggests allowing skeptical parents to opt for an alternative vaccination schedule. 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. Academy of pediatrics about alternative vaccine schedules for infants. What sears says sears book provides parents with alternative schedules for having children vaccinated to protect them from diseases once common in kids. Sears, leaves children vulnerable to vaccinepreventable diseases. This book includes an alternative vaccine schedule for children. Robert sears the vaccine book is slim, hugely popular with parents and the bane of pediatricians existence.
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