Germ Proof Your Kids - 9781555814274

Rotbart (University of Colorado School of Medicine; The Children's Hospital of Denver) offers parents and physicians the inside scoop on preventing children (and the rest of the family) from infection by germs and other nasties. Writing in an accessible, humorous style, he combines the latest scientific findings on disease prevention and treatment with the age-old wisdom of Mom and Grandma, explaining germs and germ routes, the body's natural immunity, and weapons in the war against germs: antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics, and vaccines. He gives tips on personal, household, and community hygiene for preventing infections, weighs the benefits of nutritional supplements, and considers the role of sleep, stress, wardrobe, exercise, and weather in getting sick. A final chapter gives advice on balancing germ phobia with prudence. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)