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'''Dr. Robert "Bob" Sears''', MD, FAAP is an American pediatrician from [[Capistrano Beach, California]], known for being the author of '''The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for your Child''', published in October 2007. He received his medical degree from [[Georgetown University]] in 1995 and completed his pediatric training at [[Children's Hospital Los Angeles]] in 1998.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-bob-sears/]</ref> He is also known for being the son of [[William Sears (physician)|William Sears]]; hence his book was published by the Sears Parenting Library. This book presents an alternative vaccine schedule alongside that of the [[American Academy of Pediatrics]].<ref>[http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20081226/alternative-vaccine-schedule-stirs-debate]</ref> He has also blogged about vaccines and autism for the [[Huffington Post]].<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-bob-sears/vaccines-and-autism-what_b_279745.html]</ref> The Vaccine Book has been criticized by [[Paul Offit]], who has written that, in the book, "Sears sounds many antivaccine messages."<ref>{{cite journal |author= [[Paul Offit|Offit P]] |title=The Problem With Dr Bob's Alternative Vaccine Schedule |journal= Pediatrics |volume=123 |issue=1 |year=2009 |pages=164-169 |pmid=19117838 |doi= 10.1542/peds.2008-2189}}</ref> Sears has also been the subject of criticism by [[David Gorski]], who has written that, in spite of what he claims, Sears is, in fact, anti-vaccine.<ref>[http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2009/09/10/after-all-this-time-dr-bob-sears-finally/]</ref> However, according to his book, Dr. Bob Sears is pro-vaccine, agrees with the importance of vaccines, and provides vaccines in his pediatric practice everyday. He believes that his alternative vaccine schedule actually increases vaccine compliance among parents who normally wouldn't vaccinate by offering them a more gradual approach to their infant's vaccines. Dr. Bob has also criticized Dr. Offit's article in a blog on his own website [http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/response-dr-offit%E2%80%99s-misleading-and-inaccurate-review-vaccine-book-pediatrics-january AskDrSears.com], citing |
'''Dr. Robert "Bob" Sears''', MD, FAAP is an American pediatrician from [[Capistrano Beach, California]], known for being the author of '''The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for your Child''', published in October 2007. He received his medical degree from [[Georgetown University]] in 1995 and completed his pediatric training at [[Children's Hospital Los Angeles]] in 1998.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-bob-sears/]</ref> He is also known for being the son of [[William Sears (physician)|William Sears]]; hence his book was published by the Sears Parenting Library. This book presents an alternative vaccine schedule alongside that of the [[American Academy of Pediatrics]].<ref>[http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20081226/alternative-vaccine-schedule-stirs-debate]</ref> He has also blogged about vaccines and autism for the [[Huffington Post]].<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-bob-sears/vaccines-and-autism-what_b_279745.html]</ref> The Vaccine Book has been criticized by [[Paul Offit]], who has written that, in the book, "Sears sounds many antivaccine messages."<ref>{{cite journal |author= [[Paul Offit|Offit P]] |title=The Problem With Dr Bob's Alternative Vaccine Schedule |journal= Pediatrics |volume=123 |issue=1 |year=2009 |pages=164-169 |pmid=19117838 |doi= 10.1542/peds.2008-2189}}</ref> Sears has also been the subject of criticism by [[David Gorski]], who has written that, in spite of what he claims, Sears is, in fact, anti-vaccine.<ref>[http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2009/09/10/after-all-this-time-dr-bob-sears-finally/]</ref> However, according to his book, Dr. Bob Sears is pro-vaccine, agrees with the importance of vaccines, and provides vaccines in his pediatric practice everyday. He believes that his alternative vaccine schedule actually increases vaccine compliance among parents who normally wouldn't vaccinate by offering them a more gradual approach to their infant's vaccines. Dr. Bob has also criticized Dr. Offit's article in a blog on his own website [http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/response-dr-offit%E2%80%99s-misleading-and-inaccurate-review-vaccine-book-pediatrics-january AskDrSears.com], citing some inaccurate statements in Offit's article. |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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[http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/cashing-in-on-fear-the-danger-of-dr-sears/ Cashing in on fear: the danger of Dr. Sears], a critique of his book. |
[http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/cashing-in-on-fear-the-danger-of-dr-sears/ Cashing in on fear: the danger of Dr. Sears], a critique of his book. |
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Sears, MD, FAAP is an American pediatrician from Capistrano Beach, California, known for being the author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for your Child, published in October 2007. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University in 1995 and completed his pediatric training at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in 1998.[1] He is also known for being the son of William Sears; hence his book was published by the Sears Parenting Library. This book presents an alternative vaccine schedule alongside that of the American Academy of Pediatrics.[2] He has also blogged about vaccines and autism for the Huffington Post.[3] The Vaccine Book has been criticized by Paul Offit, who has written that, in the book, "Sears sounds many antivaccine messages."[4] Sears has also been the subject of criticism by David Gorski, who has written that, in spite of what he claims, Sears is, in fact, anti-vaccine.[5] However, according to his book, Dr. Bob Sears is pro-vaccine, agrees with the importance of vaccines, and provides vaccines in his pediatric practice everyday. He believes that his alternative vaccine schedule actually increases vaccine compliance among parents who normally wouldn't vaccinate by offering them a more gradual approach to their infant's vaccines. Dr. Bob has also criticized Dr. Offit's article in a blog on his own website AskDrSears.com, citing some inaccurate statements in Offit's article.
External Links
Cashing in on fear: the danger of Dr. Sears, a critique of his book.
Dr. Bob's Response to Dr. Offit's False Statements About The Vaccine Book
References
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