Historically veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers for companion
animals have recommended annual revaccination against the most common diseases.
Annual revaccination was originally an arbitrary recommendation and was not
based on any studies showing maximum duration of immunity.
Yearly revaccinations became standard with most veterinarians because
it also provided an incentive for owners to get a physical examination and
health check.
Concerns about over-vaccination and potential adverse effects have led
to a reevaluation of the annual revaccination. Adverse reactions can include allergic
responses, vaccine-associated immune-mediated disease, and production of the
disease from vaccination.
Current vaccination recommendation schedules for adult dogs from the America
Animal Hospital Association include a ″core″ (High Risk Infectious diseases) vaccination
booster 1-year after the dog′s initial vaccination series. Healthy dogs at low
risk should then be revaccinated no more frequently than every 3 years.
Many veterinarians today recommend against 5 in 1 vaccine combinations
such as DHLPP. Some recommend using single or simpler combined vaccine which
consists of fewer individual vaccines contained in a single shot. For dogs it
can be a ″DH″ or a ″DHP″ vaccine combo referred to as a 3 in 1.
We encourage each pet owner to conduct their own research and due
diligence for the well-being of their animals.
References
The Dog : Its Behavior, Nutrition, and HealthSecond Edition
By Linda P. Case
Dr. Pitcairn′s Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs & Cats
By Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, Ph.D. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
The Goldsteins′ Wellness & Longevity Program
By Robert S. Goldstein, V.M.D., and Susan J. Goldstein
After enjoying twenty rewarding years of teaching dog owners
how to play an active role in their dog′s health care, I decided it was time
for me to share my medical journey and hard earned experience with other dog
owners. So, in 2007, I set out to become an author/teacher and began a new
career in writing. My goal has been to quickly teach busy dog owners everything
they need to know about three crucial health topics: vaccines,nutrition, and skin allergies.
Recently, studies have shown
that vaccines protect dogs for longer than previously believed. There
have also been improvements in the type of vaccines produced. In
addition, there is increased awareness and concern that vaccination is
not as harmless a procedure as once thought. These factors have led to
a growing number of veterinarians who recommend reduced frequency of
vaccinations while at the same time tailoring vaccine recommendations
to specific risk situations.
To assist veterinarians with making vaccine recommendations for
dogs, the American Animal Hospital Association has issued a set of
canine vaccine guidelines. Developed by a group of infectious disease
experts, immunologists, researchers and practicing veterinarians, these
guidelines were first released in 2003 and revised with new information
in 2006.
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