The book provides comprehensive, up-to-date information about current guidelines for drug therapy in important diseases and emergencies in children; rational antimicrobial therapy; immunization and immunoprophylaxis. Besides others, the important topics covered include Blood Component Therapy and Antidotes for Common Poisoning. Separate sections deal with Drugs, Vaccines, Immunoglobulins and Antitoxins their indications, dosage, mode of use, precautions and other information.