Campaign to end over-vaccination
(scroll down for links to how we can all protect our pets from over-vaccination)
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) state that:
The WSAVA advises that core vaccines should be administered no more frequently than three-yearly, but add that protection from puppy and kitten shots is likely to be lifelong.
And to vaccinate each individual less frequently by only giving non-core vaccines that are necessary for that animal.
Click here to view the WSAVA Guidelines
Current science also tells us that:
Additional vaccination does not increase immunity but does increase the risk of adverse reaction.
Adverse reactions to vaccines are vastly under-reported. Adverse reactions can be mild (fever/lethargy etc) to severe (cancer/death).
The (bacterial) Leptospirosis vaccine is a non-core vaccine, is considered largely ineffectual, and associated with severe adverse reactions.
Other short-lived immunity viral vaccines (kennel cough) are not particularly effective and carry risk of adverse reaction.
Inexpensive in-house titer (blood) testing is now available to vets, so they can safely avoid giving unnecessary boosters.
See also: An Update on Canine and Feline Vaccination
The Science:
Click here for the science on vaccination.
How can we all protect our pets from
the risks of over-vaccination?
(click on the links below)
the risks of over-vaccination?
(click on the links below)