Viruses, bacteria, microbes: everything you need to know to avoid them!
The book that will reassure you and help you better understand common diseases, how to prevent them and the benefits of vaccination.
In a time when misinformation is killing people and anti-science movements are corrupting our societies, this book, grounded in scientific evidence rather than beliefs, is more necessary than ever! (Only available in French for now)
The contents of the book
With humor and pedagogy, Océane Sorel, a doctor in virology, answers all the questions and preconceived ideas about viruses, bacteria and microbes, while providing invaluable advice on how to protect yourself from them!
Childhood or winter illnesses, food poisoning, viruses transmitted by animals, vaccines of all kinds... microbes will no longer hold any secrets for you!"
Part 1: Vaccines
Everything you need to dispel myths and better understand vaccines
The basics of vaccination
Who invented vaccination? How does a vaccine work? What different types of vaccine exist? What exactly do they contain?
Mandatory vaccines in France
Which vaccines are mandatory? What diseases do they protect against? Are they harmful to our health?
Vaccines recommended in France
Which vaccines are recommended? For whom and why? Are they really that useful?
Part 2: Everyday microbes
Understanding and familiarizing yourself with common microbes to better protect yourself.
Common microbes
Why do we get sick more often in winter? Is it true that you can catch a cold? How can you avoid catching a stomach bug ? ...
Sexually transmitted germs
What is the monkeypox disease I heard about on the radio? Can you get rid of genital herpes? What progress has been made in HIV/AIDS research? ....
Microbes and food
What simple steps can you take in the kitchen to prevent food poisoning? Why are certain types of food not recommended for young children and pregnant women? ...
Other microbes
Can Lyme disease be cured? Can malaria and Ebola reach us? How can we protect ourselves against mosquito-borne diseases when traveling?...
What people say about the book
The Book is really great! I'm a midwife, so I'm going to have to take it with me now on my home visits, prevention being an important focus of my work (my bag is going to be even heavier 😄 ). I was a teacher before becoming a midwife, and I'm still a teacher at heart. So congratulations on this magnificent work of popularization, so clear and easy to understand. This book is a nugget! Thank you so much!
I devoured your book! It's super easy to read and understand, even my 7 year old granddaughter read some parts. In a word THANK YOU! ❤️
I've just picked up my copy of the book! There's so much information in it that will be of use to my students, with whom I'm doing a course on hygiene in the kitchen (Bac Pro cuisine). The illustrations and text are super affordable, I'm thrilled (smile emoji) I think I'll even suggest buying the book so we can have a copy in the CDI 😉
