The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This addition to the Current Controversies series examines the various issues surrounding vaccines. The title explores the effectiveness of vaccines in the prevention of disease, questions of whether the benefits of vaccines outweigh the harms and whether; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical