Vaccination Protocols Changing in Vetinary Schools

[Guest guest]

Finely a change in a sensible direction and wouldn't you know it, it

comes from the Vetinary side of medicine. Makes us further ponder the

effectiveness and danger of vaccines to our children who recieve so

many more than our pets do.......ARROW

 

 

This came thru on the AKC Parent Club list today. - 9/28/03

The following is taken from the April/May Newsletter of the Senior

Dogs Project:

 

QUOTE:

Vaccinations: All Veterinary Schools in North America Changing

Vaccination Protocols

 

Recent editions of the Senior Dogs Project's newsletter have reported

on the ever-broadening trend of eliminating vaccinations for adult

dogs, except for rabies, where required by state law.

 

We have now had a report that all 27 veterinary schools in North

America are in the process of changing their protocols for

vaccinating dogs and cats.

 

Here, in a nutshell, are the new guidelines under consideration:

" Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified

live virus (MLV) vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces

which is good for the life of the pet (i.e., canine distemper, parvo,

feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the

antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the

second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is

not 'boosted' nor are more memory cells induced.

 

" Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary,

they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and

immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. There is no scientific

documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of

MLV vaccines. Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk.

This natural protection can last 8-14

weeks. Puppies and kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8

weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little

protection (0-38%)

will be produced.

 

" Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the

first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart

suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of

vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart

up to 16 weeks of age.

Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at

1 year 4 months) will provide lifetime immunity. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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