Peter Hotez
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“Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning” (2023)
Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning
“Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism: My Journey as a Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, and Autism Dad” (2018)
In 1994, Peter J. Hotez's nineteen-month-old daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist who develops vaccines for neglected tropical diseases affecting the world's poorest people, became troubled by the decades-long rise of the influential anti-vaccine community and their inescapable narrative around childhood vaccines and autism. The alleged link between the two was first espoused in a fraudulent scientific paper, long since retracted, but the story shows no signs of letting up. As a result, we've seen deadly and disabling outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases around the country, and Texas, where Hotez lives, is at particular risk.In Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism, Hotez draws on his experiences as a pediatrician, vaccine scientist, and father of an autistic child. Outlining the arguments on both sides of the debate, he examines the science that refutes the concerns of the anti-vaccine movement, debunks current conspiracy theories alleging a cover-up by the CDC, and critiques the scientific community's failure to effectively communicate the facts about vaccines and autism to the general public, all while sharing his very personal story of raising a now-adult daughter with autism.A uniquely authoritative account, this important book persuasively provides evidence for the genetic basis of autism and illustrates how the neurodevelopmental pathways of autism are under way before birth. Dr. Hotez reminds readers of the many victories of vaccines over disease while warning about the growing dangers of the anti-vaccine movement, especially in the United States and Europe. A former US Science Envoy for the Department of State, he also explains what's at stake if the movement continues to gain ground. Opening with a foreword by leading medical ethicist Arthur L. Caplan, this book is a must-read for parent groups, child advocates, teachers, health-care providers, government policymakers, health and science policy experts, and anyone caring for a family member or friend with autism."When Peter Hotez―an erudite, highly trained scientist who is a true hero for his work in saving the world's poor and downtrodden―shares his knowledge and clinical insights along with his parental experience, when his beliefs in the value of what he does are put to the test of a life guiding his own child's challenges, then you must pay attention. You should. This book brings to an end the link between autism and vaccination."―from the foreword by Arthur L. Caplan, NYU School of Medicine
“Blue Marble Health: An Innovative Plan To Fight Diseases Of The Poor Amid Wealth” (2016)
In 2011, Dr. Peter J. Hotez Relocated To Houston To Launch Baylor's National School Of Tropical Medicine. He Was Shocked To Discover That A Number Of Neglected Diseases Often Associated With Developing Countries Were Widespread In Impoverished Texas Communities. Despite The United States' Economic Prowess And First-world Status, An Estimated 12 Million Americans Living At The Poverty Level Currently Suffer From At Least One Neglected Tropical Disease, Or Ntd. Hotez Concluded That The World's Neglected Diseases-which Include Tuberculosis, Hookworm Infection, Lymphatic Filariasis, Chagas Disease, And Leishmaniasis-are Born First And Foremost Of Extreme Poverty. In This Book, Hotez Describes A New Global Paradigm Known As Blue Marble Health, Through Which He Asserts That Poor People Living In Wealthy Countries Account For Most Of The World's Poverty-related Illness. By Crafting Public Policy And Relying On Global Partnerships To Control Or Eliminate Some Of The World's Worst Poverty-related Illnesses, Hotez Believes, It Is Possible To Eliminate Life-threatening Disease While At The Same Time Creating Unprecedented Opportunities For Science And Diplomacy.
“Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases: The Neglected Tropical Diseases And Their Impact On Global Health And Development” (2008)
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are the most common infections of the world's poor, but few people know about these diseases and why they are so important. This second edition of Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases provides an overview of the NTDs and how they devastate the poor, essentially trapping them in a vicious cycle of extreme poverty by preventing them from working or attaining their full intellectual and cognitive development. Author Peter J. Hotez highlights a new opportunity to control and perhaps eliminate these ancient scourges, through alliances between nongovernmental development organizations and private-public partnerships to create a successful environment for mass drug administration and product development activities. Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases also Addresses the myriad changes that have occurred in the field since the previous edition. Describes how NTDs have affected impoverished populations for centuries, changing world history. Considers the future impact of alliances between nongovernmental development organizations and private-public partnerships. Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases is an essential resource for anyone seeking a roadmap to coordinate global advocacy and mobilization of resources to combat NTDs.
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