A SHOT IN THE DARK

Every Week, 57,000 children across America recieve the DPT (diptheria- pertussis-tetanus) vaccine. The law requires it, and most children will receive the vaccine four times before the age of two.but what if one of the components of the vaccine was not safe? What if it resulted in not only pain, swelling, screaming, and high fever, but also shock, convulsions, brain damage, and even death? And, to make matters worse, what of there was a safer alternative? Wouldn't the government require the drug manufacturers to produce the safer vaccine to protect the lives of the children who might otherwise suffer the shot's crippling side effects? The answer is unfortunately, no.

A Shot on the Dark is a chilling account of just how dangerous the whole-cell pertussis vaccine has proven to be. It provides accurate research into the history of the vaccine's developmental and usage. It exposes the roles played by the FDA and the drug companies. It tells the tragic stories of the young victims of the vaccine.

This book is also a guide for rightfully concerned parents who are looking for answers to important questions.
What are the warning signs to look for to tell if your child is likely to be sensitive to the vaccine?
What should parents ask their doctors about the vaccine and their child's medical profile?
What is being done, here and in other countries, to combat this frightening situation?
What can parents do now to help?

A Shot in the Dark is a responsible, eye-opening look at a potential problem that every parent of every young child living in this country must face. Armed with the facts in this important book, parents will be able to make informed decisions about their real medical options.

About the Author
Harris L. Coulter is a medical historian who has written extensively on medical subjects. He is the father of four children. Barbara Loe Fisher is a feature writer, as well as a founding member and vice-president of Dissatisfied Parents Together (DPT). She is the mother of three children.