25: Vaccines 2

To whom should you report adverse vaccine reactions

Manufacturer and regulatory agencies

What defines a vaccine as core

One given regardless of lifestyle

What defines a vaccine as non-core

One given based on risk of exposure and infection

Core vaccines for dogs

DHPP and Rabies

How long can a rabies vaccine last for (by manufacturer label)

1 or 3 years

Why are core vaccines designated as such

Because of disease severity or human impact

Common non-core canine vaccines

• Lepto

• Lyme

• Bord

• Infl

• Rattlesnake

How has the spread of lepto changed vaccine indications

Used to just be for large working dogs, now it is much more prevalent

How to treat a healthy dog with unknown vaccine history

Vaccinate!!

Why do puppy vaccines have multiple doses

To ensure a dose is given around the maternal antibody window

Duration of immunity

Length of time a vax produces robust immunity

Vaccine efficacy

Measure of disease reduction in a vaxxed population

What metric needs to be proved by manufacturers for licensure

Vaccine efficacy

Reasons for vaccine failures

• Formula issue

• Compliance issue

• Handling issue

• Animal issue

What type of immune response does a vaccine create

Active immune response