This is an excellent book mostly aimed at young children/teens young adults however I as a grown adult learnt a lot too.

The author covers the history of diseases and the spread, how they spread and what it was to fight it with vaccines. It shows how and who bring this altogether. The scientists and medical field and how it’s tested and all sort of factors surrounding this.

So from the past Epidemics to the most recent of Covid.

It also encourages to ask questions. Don’t believe word of mouth and it also advises how we gain our knowledge.
Not by hearsay.

Look at the root you received your information from, who wrote it, do they have substance to the facts, what field of work do they do, are these facts or observations or just someone else’s opinion.

It covers a wide range.

After saying this I did find it a bit overbearing in some area and just a little too deep in others.

It’s a good aide for an informal chat though I thought about science, medicine, researching and always ask questions however, aim the questions at a reliable source and research.

Make informed choices.

I picked up this book because I was curious about how an illustrated book would address vaccine hesitancy, and I am thoroughly impressed.

From the bootleg smallpox vaccine to the development of the covid mRNA vaccine, this book eloquently moves through history and explains the science behind these movements and discoveries in an easily digestible format. This book includes many definitions of common scientific and epidemiologic terms both in-text and in the glossary, making it accessible for those who do not have a science background. I loved how the book also walked through the history of vaccine hesitancy, the incidents that sparked such controversy, and moves to educate rather than shame. Additionally, the inclusion of statistics puts into perspective the real incidence of adverse vaccine reactions that are often sensationalized. This book also addresses awareness in critical evaluation of sources, which is a great tool for readers to better understand their own biases and more objectively evaluate and screen for credible resources on the internet.

As someone who studied biochemistry and is now in the healthcare field, I applaud this book for its research, accessible language, and engaging delivery. I can see this as a great resource for families to read together with their kids and further everyone’s education. And the illustrations are very fitting for the text with a friendly style and color palette. The picture explaining herd immunity is top-notch! I can't wait for this to hit the shelves and become a widespread resource.

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the eARC.