Not exact matches
With new medical insights available about the duration of
immunity provided by vaccines, most
veterinarians have updated their recommendation from the traditional once - a-year schedule to once every three years, or even less frequently depending on the individual animal.
Since
immunity varies
with the circumstances it is important to consult
with your
veterinarian regarding specific vaccination recommendations for your pet.
Some university studies indicate that
immunity lasts longer than a year after inoculation, but pet owners should discuss frequency of vaccination
with their
veterinarian.
Veterinarians with the University of Florida say most dogs do not have
immunity to the virus so dogs of any breed or health status can be infected.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., September 10, 2014 — The Zoetis reproductive vaccine portfolio helps deliver what matters most to beef producers and
veterinarians, including: infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) abortion prevention, demonstrated duration of
immunity and safety, along
with fetal protection.
In addition, the AVMA suggests that pet owners speak
with their
veterinarian regarding both their dog's risk for canine influenza and the appropriateness of vaccination.9 As more dogs across the United States are vaccinated, underlying
immunity to CIV should increase in the canine population.
Dr. Susan Wynn, a Georgia - based
veterinarian and former board member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association says that the problem
with obtaining
immunity duration information is monetary and political.
You'll need to discuss the revaccination schedule
with your
veterinarian, as it will depend on local or state laws and the duration of the vaccine's
immunity.
If you are considering raw food diets, especially if there is someone in the home who is very young or who has a compromised
immunity, discuss prevention of these infections
with your
veterinarian.
Your options other than annual vaccination are many: have titers done to test your dog's
immunity and only vaccinate when
immunity has dropped; discuss
with your
veterinarian what vaccinations you may be able to safely omit for your dog; insist that vaccinations be given one at a time to avoid increasing their risks; ask your
veterinarian to sign a waiver so that your dog does not need to get the rabies vaccine, especially if you have seen a reaction to this vaccine in the past.
Since
immunity varies
with the circumstances, consult
with your
veterinarian regarding specific vaccination recommendations for your pet.
In 2017, Animal Folks, working
with veterinarians, introduced the Vet
Immunity bill below.
«Offering our customers the longest duration of
immunity claim
with Vanguard crLyme is yet another example of Zoetis leading
with science that addresses the needs of
veterinarians and the animals in their care,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, DAVBP, Executive Director, Companion Animal Marketing at Zoetis.