Pediatrician bob sears punished for questionable vaccine. Although sears did not invent vaccine fears or hesitancy, he irresponsibly legitimized those fears and created a groundswell of parents seeking to use the alternative vaccination schedule he. I read this book to prepare myself for the onslaught of questions about vaccines from families in my practice. Dr sears vaccine schedule dr sears vaccination schedule. In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, published the vaccine book.
Both the alternative and selective vaccine schedules in dr sears book recommend the first doses of two vaccines one for pneumococcal disease and the other for haemophilus influenzae type b. The schedule was published along with other information about vaccines in his book the vaccine book. Apr 21, 2016 vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules kristen a. The popularity of alternative vaccine schedules is largely attributed to dr. This book often helps parents understand the vaccines a little bit better. Sears, leaves children vulnerable to vaccinepreventable diseases.
Jul 01, 2018 dr bob sears, known for promoting a nonevidencebased vaccination schedule contrary to the cdc schedule, has been sanctioned by californias medical board. Sears is a practicing pediatrician and the coauthor of several parenting books, including the vaccine book. Sears, md, a practicing pediatrician, is the author of the vaccine book and. Feb 22, 2019 the sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book. These alternatives are becoming increasingly popular as the vaccination controversy continues to rage and parents want alternatives to the conventional schedule. Robert sears of orange county, california, first drew attention after publishing a book in 2007 called the vaccine book.
Sears, md, talks about vaccines and his new book, the vaccine book, including the risks of additives and other considerations parents should carefully weigh before making this. Pdf in october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, published the vaccine book. The book includes his two alternative vaccine schedules. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care.
Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40 000 copies. Combining this vaccine plan with exclusive breastfeeding, eating a diet of real food, getting enough vitamin d, exercising, and avoiding toxins like. Sears alternate vaccine schedule this schedule is recommended by dr. Sears book is enormously popular, having sold 40000 copies.
Sears includes a completely nonjudgemental chapter on parents who delay or decline vaccinations along with 2 alternate vaccine schedules. Sears addresses questions about vaccines, the overall number, the combinations of vaccines given in a single dose. Vaccinations naturopathic pediatric care by dr kiera smialek. Sep 11, 2016 although sears did not invent vaccine fears or hesitancy, he irresponsibly legitimized those fears and created a groundswell of parents seeking to use the alternative vaccination schedule he.
Dr bob sears, known for promoting a nonevidencebased vaccination schedule contrary to the cdc schedule, has been sanctioned by californias medical board. Are there alternative vaccine schedules for babies. This book does a really nice job presenting each disease that the vaccines are meant to cover. Alternate vaccine doctor robert sears accused of gross. The most useful part of this book, and the reason it is a must have for every parent, regardless of your beliefs in vaccinations, is that dr. The idea of injecting our infants with anything is terrifying to all parents. Sears promotion of his alternative vaccine schedule has helped perpetuate the myth that vaccines are not safe for children, which is shameful, pisani said. The sears siblings and their mother also authored the healthiest kid in the neighborhood and the allergy book. This ruling should send a strong message to providers that the practice of medicine must be based on evidence. Bob, is an american pediatrician from capistrano beach, california, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous views on childhood vaccination. The vaccine book offers parents a fair, impartial, factbased resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. 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. Making the right decision for your child 2007, proposes two alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations.
What sears says sears book provides parents with alternative schedules for having children vaccinated to protect them. He does present a lot of facts about each shot and the risks vs. Sears, this might fool some people does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a nicely organized and apparently researched way. 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. The selective schedule is offered to parents who otherwise would have declined all vaccines. Sears alternative and cdcs childhood vaccine schedules. The leading source for changes in the treatment of chronic disease, the improvement of athletic performance, and slowing the aging process. The problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule american. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which allows for fewer shots at each visit and sometimes pushes back. What sears says sears book provides parents with alternative schedules for having children vaccinated to protect them from diseases once common in kids. Dr bobs selective vaccine schedule is for those who. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs. Sears proposes for different types of concerned parents.
At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by. Making the right decision for your child and introducing what he. Sears alternate vaccine schedule naturopathic pediatrics. Bill is a frequent tv show guest who advocates for. Vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules kristen a. The alternative schedule, a concoction solely from dr. An alternative choice would be to give the m, m, and r boosters separately over a few years again, starting at age 5. Vaccine hesitancy and alternative vaccine schedules.
Sears, leaves children vulnerable to vaccine preventable diseases. 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. At the back of the book, sears includes dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule, a formula by which. 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. Feemster, md mph mshp assistant professor of pediatrics, division of infectious diseases research director, vaccine education center the hildrens hospital of philadelphia. Dtap diptheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis, rotavirus 3 months. 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. In 2007, dr robert sears drafted a schedule to accommodate these parents. 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. Sears does a thorough job presenting the contents of the various vaccines and the issues involved with clustering shots and using cocktails. Sears, md, is a father of three, boardcertified in pediatrics, and a coauthor in the sears parenting library.
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. 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 problem with dr bobs alternative vaccine schedule. Pediatricians now confront many parents who insist that their children receive vaccines according to sears schedule, rather than that recommended by the american. One great feature of the book is his recommended alternative vaccination. This is the edited transcript of an interview conducted on jan. Bob, as he likes to be called by his little patients, earned his medical degree at georgetown university school of medicine in 1995. Sears, this might fool some people does present each vaccine and the disease it prevents in a.
Pediatricians now confront many parents who insist that their children receive vaccines according to sears schedule. Making the right decision for your child sears parenting. Both the alternative and selective vaccine schedules in dr sears book recommend the first doses of two vaccines one for pneumococcal disease. In contrast to the alternative vaccination schedule of dr miller whose schedule starts at 2. Some are concerned about vaccine safety in general, and some believe that too many vaccines are given when a child is too young. Sears the author is actually the son of the famous dr. Bob sears equips you with all the information you need to understand childhood vaccination and make an educated decision. In october 2007, dr robert sears, in response to growing parental concerns about the safety of vaccines, publishedthe vaccine book.
This allows a babys body to better detoxify the chemicals one or two at a time. Vaccine maverick dr bob sears accused of negligence. One recommendation for reading is the vaccine book by robert sears, m. Bob a hero to the antivaccine community because it is explicitly provaccine. The vaccine book is part of the sears parenting library, which includes works by sears father. Robert sears the vaccine book is slim, hugely popular with parents and the bane of pediatricians existence. Aluminum and thimerosal aluminum is the third most abundant element. Paul and the team at integrative pediatrics llc have been using the plan outlined below. Sears book includes what he calls an alternative vaccine schedule, which. 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. The final products of the vaccine book are the two schedules dr. Bob sears and the radical vaccination agenda of popular.