April 25th, 2007
http://www.avma.org/onlnews September 15, 2004
Controversy, confusion continue to surround vaccine guidelinesIn recent years, the release of vaccine guidelines for dogs and cats has stirred up controversy in the veterinary profession and confused some veterinarians and pet owners.”Veterinary medicine is truly going through some unprecedented changes. I think the vaccination environment is one of them,” comments Dr. Richard Ford, a professor of small animal internal medicine at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Ford was on the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force, which released its vaccination guidelines in spring 2003. These guidelines recommended three-year booster intervals in adult dogs for distemper virus, parvovirus, adenovirus-2, and parainfluenza virus. Continue reading 2004 AVMA guidelines vaccines
April 25th, 2007
As early as 1997 a limit in the frequency and amount of vaccines given was noted in the veterinary community:
FIRST INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE, Madison, WI, July, 1997 http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/vac.html
Recommendations:
*Avoid vaccinations before six weeks of age. Give two to four doses of vaccine spaced three to four weeks apart.
*Give annual booster vaccine at one . . . → Read More: 1997 vet. vaccine conference
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“Core” Vaccines
Canine vaccines which are considered essential, and should be given to every dog, are termed “core vaccines”. All other vaccines are regarded as “non-core” and should be used in dogs considered at high risk on an as needed basis. Core vaccines are considered essential because they are designed to prevent important diseases that pose serious health threats to susceptible dogs, irrespective of geographic location or the life style of a dog. Some “non-core” vaccines also may be considered “core” because they are designed to prevent a disease that is a potential public health threat…. Continue reading Core vaccines
April 25th, 2007
Crotalus atrox Toxoid (Rattlesnake vaccine) two doses given one month apart with annual boosters.
The Task Force takes no position on the use of this vaccine, due to lack of experience. A reasonable expectationof efficacy does exist.
Porphyromonas sp. (Periodontal disease vaccine) see manufacturers labeled directions. The Task Force takes no position on the use of this vaccine, . . . → Read More: Other vaccines
April 25th, 2007
Rattlesnake Vaccine
It is manufactured from inactivated venom components of the Crotalus atrox ( western diamondback rattlesnake ). The vaccine is for prophylactic use in healthy dogs to help reduce morbidity and mortality from rattlesnake toxin. There is some cross-protection against the venoms of other types of rattlesnakes. Continue reading Rattlesnake vaccine
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