A leptospirosis vaccine is a type of medicine that helps prevent a bacterial infection called leptospirosis. It protects the body from a harmful bacteria that can cause fever, muscle pain, and other health problems. Full definition
Those who have severely high risks, however, are advised to get leptospirosis vaccines in intervals of between six and nine months. (cuteness.com)
Unfortunately, many vets recommending Leptospirosis vaccines rely on information provided by the drug companies that make the vaccines, and, as a result, are not aware that the vaccine does not confer immunity — despite the fact that even the AVMA guidelines warn that 30 % of dogs may not respond to the vaccine. (dogsnaturallymagazine.com)
The difficulty with leptospirosis vaccines comes from the fact that there are several strains of the disease and the vaccine only covers one strain. (professorshouse.com)