Subject: Fw: ** IMPORTANT!!!!!vaccine chart
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Subject: Fw: IMPORTANT!!!!!vaccine chart
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            The duration of immunity for vaccines for diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus have been shown to be 7 years. More importantly it has been scientifically proven that, after the initial series, when vaccines are re-administered the immune status of the patient is not enhanced.  Antibodies from the initial vaccine block the subsequent vaccines from having any effect. 

            Although the true interval at which re-administration of Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus and Para influenza vaccinations will enhance the immunity in a significant number of dogs has not been determined, an arbitrary compromise interval of every three years has been agreed upon by the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and 22 Schools of Veterinary Medicine. It is the consensus of immunologists and experts that the duration of immunity is much longer and probably the life of the patient. This three-year compromise interval will greatly reduce the number of antigens administered, and therefore the risk of adverse reactions, while providing the most complete protection against preventable diseases possible. 

            These are the recommendations of Bob Rogers DVM based on
            Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (References)
            The American Association of Feline Practitioners
            The American Veterinary Medical Association
            Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents
            Texas A&M University
            Colorado State University
            Cornell University
            The American Animal Hospital Association 

            Vaccination Schedule: 

            Core vaccines – recommended for all dogs

      Vaccine
       
     Initial
       
     >12 Weeks
       
     1st Annual
       
     Re-
      Administration Interval Comments

      Rabies
      (killed) 16 weeks One vaccination 1 yr after the initial 

      vaccination

     Every 3 years. Due to age & maternal antibodies, closer to 4 months is better 
      Distemper
      (MLV) 8 weeks
      12 weeks
      16 weeks 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart Yes. 
      Will provide lifetime immunity. AAHA-

            Every three years (compromise)

       
     Recombinant vaccine for breeds like Weimaraners may prevent

      HOD

     
      Parvovirus
      (MLV 8 weeks
      12 weeks
      16 weeks 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart Yes – 

      DOI 7 yrs+

      Probably lifetime

     None needed.
      Duration of immunity 7.5 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer studies pending. At 6 weeks of age, only 30% of puppies are protected but 100% are exposed to the virus at the vet clinic. 

      Non-Core Only recommended where there is a chance of exposure 

      Bordetella
      (Intranasal)
      (killed) Intra Nasal 4 days prior to boarding
      Inj. 3 weeks prior to Boarding Inj followed by Intra Nasal demonstrated better protection Mfg recommends one dose Yes

      Immune response is faster with boosters

     Annually

      (Para influenza every 3 years?)

     Para influenza only protects against 1 of 8+ causes of Kennel Cough

      Bordetella

     
      Intranasal Bordetella takes effect in 72 hrs to take effect vs. injectable requires 2 weeks to take effect.
      Recommended 3 days prior to boarding, grooming & dog shows.
      Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
      Duration of immunity 6 months. 
      Leptospirosis 1.) There are an average of 12 cases of Lepto annually in Texas.
      2.) Side effects are common.
      3.) The most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no
           cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two
           vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.) 
      4.) The risk of side effects outweighs benefits. 
      Lyme 1.) Vector tick/reservoir relationship not in Texas
      2.) 85% of cases are in 9 New England area States, Minnesota  and Wisconsin.
      3.) There is a possible side effect of polyarthritis from the vaccine. 

      Vaccines Not Recommended For Dogs 
      Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger Not recommended.
      At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic. 
      Corona Not recommended.
      1. Disease only affects dogs < 8 weeks of age.
      2. Corona is a rare disease, only 1 case reported in 7 yrs at each of  these Vet
          Schools: TAMU, Cornell, Colo.St., U.Cal.@ Davis
      3. Efficacy of vaccine questionable, IgA Mucosal antibodies needed 
      Giardia Not recommended
        1. Efficacy of Vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies.
        2.  IgA mucosal antibodies? Immunity against a complex organism?
        3. Natural infection does not provide immunity.  
           Extra vaccinations for Rottweilers at 20 weeks, etc-Are not necessary if high titer
            Parvovirus vaccines are used.  
            “Booster Vaccination” before breeding- does not increase maternal antibody transfer in 
             colostrum. 
           Nosodes – Study by Dr. Ron Schultz demonstrated no efficacy.
           
           Not recommended: Greene’s Infectious Diseases
           
           Distemper and Parvo at 6 weeks – exposure to disease will be increased by visiting a Veterinary 
            Hospital while only 30% of puppies will be protected, due to maternal antibody interference with 
            vaccine. Vaccination by a breeder at home with Parvo only may help prevent losses but will delay 
            next vaccination to 9 weeks.

             

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