Description: A look at the long history of vaccines, yesterday, today, and still to come. In Herding Immunity, Stacy Mintzer Herlihy explores the compelling history of vaccines and the equally long history of vaccination opposition. By connecting the contemporary anti-vax movement with its historical roots, Herlihy integrates modern conversations and reveals the profound impact vaccines have had on our society, highlighting the urgent need for societal change to ensure equitable vaccination for all.
Brief description: Stacy Mintzer Herlihy is a freelance writer and public health advocate based in New Jersey. Herlihy is a Shot@Life Champion and founder of New Jersey Parents For Vaccines. Herlihy's books include Your Baby's Best Shot: Why Vaccines are Safe and Save Lives, which was a finalist for Foreword Reviews Book of the Year, Teens and Smoking: Your Questions Answered, and Corporations That Changed the World: Disney.