Abstract |
A yearly revaccination of adult pets against distemper, the adenoviral and parvoviral diseases is scientifically unwarranted, professionally obsolete and ethically questionable; other vaccinal antigens, however, may need yearly or even more frequent injections. Base immunisation is redefined: it is complete only after the multivalent booster in the second year of life. A yearly revaccination interview, not necessarily an injection, should become the new standard. This interview is a professional service that must be taught, expertly performed and invoiced. Adult animals should be "vaccinated to measure", taking age, breed, lifestyle, the epidemiologic situation, etc. into account. Post-vaccination serology should become a guide in revaccination decisions. For a solid herd immunity, more animals of the population must be vaccinated. The profession should issue regular updates of the 'code of vaccination practice'. To counteract vaccination antagonism, a concerted action of academia, the veterinary profession and industry is required.
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Authors | Marian C Horzinek |
Journal | Veterinary microbiology
(Vet Microbiol)
Vol. 117
Issue 1
Pg. 2-8
(Oct 05 2006)
ISSN: 0378-1135 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 16698198
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenoviridae Infections
(immunology, prevention & control, veterinary)
- Animals
- Cat Diseases
(immunology, prevention & control)
- Cats
- Distemper
(immunology, prevention & control)
- Dog Diseases
(immunology, prevention & control)
- Dogs
- Immunization Schedule
- Parvoviridae Infections
(immunology, prevention & control, veterinary)
- Vaccination
(methods, standards, veterinary)
- Viral Vaccines
(administration & dosage)
- Virus Diseases
(immunology, prevention & control, veterinary)
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