The reason for the three - year protocol is to avoid possible health risks created by over vaccination, such
as vaccine reactions and development of autoimmune diseases.
Hambidge's previous research found that pediatric office visits might increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness (symptoms then potentially misinterpreted
as a vaccine reaction).
Not exact matches
The AAP found that the flu
vaccine is also considered safe for individuals with allergies to egg whites,
as the amount of egg white protein found in the
vaccine did not increase any rates of anaphylactic
reactions.
A baby who had a serious allergic
reaction (such
as trouble breathing or hives) to a previous dose of rotavirus
vaccine should not get the
vaccine again.
Throughout the company's trials the FDA has been on alert for signs that a patient could have a bad
reaction as a result of this
vaccine - making approach.
If people were warned that they might experience adverse
reactions to a particular
vaccine, they could instead opt to receive other preventative treatments, such
as antiviral medications.
Although tainted
vaccines rarely cause harmful
reactions and usually just don't work
as intended, according to the World Health Organization, doctors fear rising disease rates
as parents may choose to avoid vaccinations in light of the news.
As indicated, two reports attributed the immunopathology to presence of the N protein in the
vaccine; however, we found the same immunopathologic
reaction in animals given S protein
vaccine only, although it appeared to be of lesser intensity.
As in these other trials, most of the adverse
reactions both to the malaria
vaccine and to the rabies
vaccine were local and transient.
They were dying after suffering plenty of
vaccine reaction symptoms within days of their DPT shot, symptoms like high fever; sudden collapse; hours of persistent crying or high pitched screaming with arching of the back that can be a sign of brain inflammation; severe diarrhea; redness, swelling and pain at the injection site and signs of seizures that too many pediatricians were blowing off
as unimportant.
No mention or speculation is made
as to why this child suddenly started developing seizures at the age of 2 (could a
vaccine negative
reaction have been responsible?)
Other risks of
vaccines are mainly mild adverse
reactions such
as mild fever, dimished appetite, discomfort at vaccination site, or more serious, an allergic
reaction.
Despite studies showing that each additional
vaccine given during one visit dramatically increases the chance of an adverse
reaction, reps peddle products with
as many
as 7
vaccines to be given at once — with no warnings.
A pet with a
vaccine reaction history should receive some special attention in the form of observation in the hospital and / or pre-treatment with anti-inflammatory medication
as described above.
As it is, only a small percentage of the
reactions are actually reported to the
vaccine manufacturers or to the Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB).
If a veterinarian writes negative articles on pocketbook issues such
as surgical procedures, medications, vaccination frequency, early age neutering, healthy diet options, or
vaccine reactions should that veterinarian be subject to retaliation through licensure boards?
Moreover, recombinant
vaccines exhibit no post-vaccination
reactions and higher safety,
as there is no risk of contracting a disease from the agent.
Your puppy / dog should never be left alone after vaccinations are given,
as any delay in treatment for allergic
reactions to
vaccines can be fatal.
As with any
vaccine, there is the possibility of an adverse
reaction.
Short term
reactions to the
vaccine can include coughing, sneezing or a stuffed up nose, similar to the disease itself,
as well
as swelling at the injection site, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
(15) Finally, the AKC - CHF report demonstrated a higher incidence of adverse
reactions to
vaccines in neutered dogs
as compared to intact.
Historically, this subset of the canine population was less likely to be vaccinated both because they are perceived to be at lower risk of exposure — after all, pugs and pomeraneans are not typically romping around woodland swamps —
as well
as because there is some evidence small breeds may be more predisposed to
reactions to this particular
vaccine.
Our vaccination recommendations are tailored to each individual pet and depend on factors such
as species, age, risk of exposure, history of
reaction, severity of disease, and efficacy of available
vaccines.
Both have also told me, and the AAHA report warns
as well, about the dangers of adverse
reactions for multiple
vaccines given at once, especially for smaller and medium - sized breeds.
This organization cautions that many
vaccine - caused
reactions are not recognized
as such, even when they occur shortly after vaccination.
Long Island City Veterinary Center believes that a well - balanced vaccination protocol is the best means to protect your pet from disease
as well
as the risk of an adverse
reaction to a
vaccine.
Collapse of the circulatory system,
as occurs in dogs and cats that are in shock due to car accidents and fights, sudden severe allergies or
vaccine reactions (anaphylactic shock) or advanced heart disease will also cause them to breath rapidly -(These are medical emergencies that require the same lifesaving emergency procedures eg CPR, etc perform them
as you - rush to the vet's office).
Finally, a
vaccine reaction can lead to chronic inflammatory bowel changes
as well.
I had clients call the office describing
reactions they thought might be related to
vaccines such
as pruritus, hot swellings, vomiting and / or diarrhoea.
When an animal is going in for surgery or chemo, or has an autoimmune disease or neoplastic condition [a tumor], or even a chronic immune challenge such
as allergies or endocrine / metabolic diseases, they are at a high increased risk to an adverse
reaction to any
vaccine.
Anaphylactic shock is a sudden, life - threatening allergic
reaction triggered by the dog's immune system
as a response to some portion of the
vaccine.
In a clinical study, Vanguard ® Rapid Resp
vaccines were shown to reduce the duration of coughing in dogs by 84.4 % following Bb challenge, and also to reduce other clinical signs, such
as nasal discharge and retching.1 A field safety study in 614 client - owned dogs showed that Vanguard ® Rapid Resp is safe and well - tolerated, with no abnormal health events or
reactions reported in the immediate post-vaccination period.
Lowering the required age of rabies vaccination to three months increases the likelihood of adverse
vaccine reactions as well
as failure to immunize due to residual maternal antibodies and interference from other puppy
vaccines given at three months.
Answer: It's possible to itch and lose hair
as an allergic
reaction to
vaccines but it's rare.
Research has shown that side effects and adverse
reactions are more common, and more severe, when
vaccines against several diseases are given at the same time, so it makes sense to minimize this
as much
as possible.
Unfortunately many conventional vets do nt look at issues like medications or
vaccines as potenially causing chronic disease or
reactions in some pets.
Dr. Cynthia Harcourt, DVM - «I believe that adverse
reactions from pet vaccinations, especially the rabies
vaccines, are contributing to a lot of the «allergic» skin problems seen today, leading to a problem known
as vaccinosis, which is characterized by itchy, dark, thickened skin; especially over the abdomen and under the legs.
This should be given
as soon
as possible after the rabies shot to try and prevent the development of any adverse
reactions to the
vaccine.
As for leptospirosis, well... other than the high number of adverse
reactions (including renal failure and mast cell tumors), there are over 230 serovars of lepto, but the
vaccine contains only four.
Other
vaccines indicated each caused roughly the same amount of
reactions but at most less than a third
as many
as rabies.
As Dr. Dodds points out, since the testing of
vaccines is performed primarily in controlled laboratory situations and a very small number of field studies, it's impossible to reproduce the kinds of
reactions we see in the real world.
Unnecessary
vaccines increase your dog's toxic load
as well
as the potential for short - and long - term adverse
reactions.
Unfortunately,
as Dr. Dodds points out, veterinarians aren't told much about
vaccine adverse
reaction rates.
or less were four times
as likely to suffer adverse
reactions to
vaccines.
Merck also tells us that serum (which is used in
vaccines) can cause Type III hypersensitivity
reactions, including an inflammatory skin condition involving painful local lesions leading to tissue necrosis (tissue death),
as well
as wide - spread vascular injury.
There are several additives in certain
vaccines that can cause a severe allergic
reaction such
as anaphylaxis.
Whilst HM Gov's Veterinary Medicines Directorate records Adverse Event
Reactions to Canine Lepto 4
vaccines as «Rare» at 7 in 10,000 injections, if 6 million dogs are vaccinated then at 7:10,000 — that is approximately 4,000 dogs having adverse
reaction, life changing illnesses or death.
In some
vaccines, such
as those against leptospirosis, they are probably the same elements that have the potential to cause undesired
reaction as well.
That is because the C6 antibodies are only present due to actual infection, not
as a
reaction to the
vaccine - very helpful for dogs who have been vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
Dr. Levy strongly recommends vaccinating feral cats with an FVRCP
vaccine as well
as a rabies
vaccine if the TNR program can afford it.b
Vaccines should be given after surgery because an adverse
reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) will more likely be noticed when the animal is waking up rather than while it is under anesthesia.4