{"id":2000,"date":"2011-10-29T04:18:04","date_gmt":"2011-10-28T17:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greendogpetsupply.com\/blog\/?p=562"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:26:44","slug":"good-news-about-the-latest-canine-vaccination-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lela.greendogpetsupply.com\/index.php\/2011\/10\/29\/good-news-about-the-latest-canine-vaccination-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Good News About the Latest Canine Vaccination Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-565\" title=\"new-canine-vaccination-guidelines1027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greendogpetsupply.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/new-canine-vaccination-guidelines1027.jpg\" alt=\"new-canine-vaccination-guidelines1027\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Dr. Becker<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Canine Vaccination Task Force has updated their vaccination guidelines for 2011.<\/p>\n<p>According to AAHAnet.org:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Developed in a manner consistent with best vaccination practices,  the 2011 Guidelines include expert opinions supported by scientific  study, published and unpublished documents, and encompass all canine  vaccines currently licensed in the U.S. and Canada. The task force that  developed the guidelines included experts in immunology, infectious  diseases, internal medicine, law, and clinical practice.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I&#8217;m encouraged by, if not blissful about the new guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The absolute highlight is that all core vaccines with the exception  of the 1-year rabies are now recommended at 3-year or greater intervals.<\/p>\n<p>Even more exciting is the task force has acknowledged that in the case of the non-rabies core vaccines, <strong><em>immunity lasts at least 5 years for distemper and parvo, and at least 7 years for adenovirus.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully these new guidelines will help more dog owners understand  the long-lasting effect of those puppy shots! And hopefully, more dog  owners will now request titers rather than automatically revaccinating  their canine companions for distemper, parvo and adenovirus.<\/p>\n<p><! -- more -- ><! -- more -- ><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Summary of New AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines for 2011<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><em>Please note: My vaccine recommendations and those of Dr. Ronald Schultz, follow this summary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CORE VACCINES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Canine Distemper (CDV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Initial vaccination in puppies &lt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting at 6 weeks, vaccinate every 3 to 4 weeks (6, 10, 14 or  8, 12, 16 weeks) up to 14 or 16 weeks; final shot should be given  between 14 and 16 weeks to minimize risk of maternal antibody  interference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial vaccination in dogs &gt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Revaccination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For puppies who received initial vaccination series by 16 weeks,  a booster no later than 1 year after completion of initial series, then  \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<li>For dogs who received initial vaccination after 16 weeks of age, every \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Notes: Among healthy dogs, distemper vaccines are expected to induce immunity for at least 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Canine Parvo (CPV-2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Initial vaccination in puppies &lt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting at 6 weeks, vaccinate every 3 to 4 weeks (6, 10, 14 or  8, 12, 16 weeks) up to 14 or 16 weeks; final shot should be given  between 14 and 16 weeks to minimize risk of maternal antibody  interference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial vaccination in dogs &gt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Revaccination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For puppies who received initial vaccination series by 16 weeks,  a booster no later than 1 year after completion of initial series, then  \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<li>For dogs who received initial vaccination after 16 weeks of age, every \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Notes: Among healthy dogs, distemper vaccines are expected to induce immunity for at least 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Canine Adenovirus (CAV-2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Initial vaccination in puppies &lt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting at 6 weeks, vaccinate every 3 to 4 weeks (6, 10, 14 or  8, 12, 16 weeks) up to 14 or 16 weeks; final shot should be given  between 14 and 16 weeks to minimize risk of maternal antibody  interference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial vaccination in dogs &gt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Revaccination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For puppies who received initial vaccination series by 16 weeks,  a booster no later than 1 year after completion of initial series, then  \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<li>For dogs who received initial vaccination after 16 weeks of age, every \u00e2\u2030\u00a5 3 years thereafter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Notes: Among healthy dogs, distemper vaccines are expected to induce immunity for at least 7 years<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabies 1-year<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Initial vaccination in puppies &lt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose not earlier than 12 weeks or as required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial vaccination in dogs &gt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Revaccination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For all dogs: annually as required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Rabies 3-year<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Initial vaccination in puppies &lt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose not earlier than 12 weeks or as required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial vaccination in dogs &gt; 16 weeks of age<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One dose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Revaccination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For all dogs: within 1 year of initial dose regardless of age at  time of initial dose, then every 3 years thereafter as required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>NON-CORE VACCINES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Measles Vaccine (MV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This vaccine is supposed to provide temporary immunization of young  puppies against distemper by &#8216;cross-protecting&#8217; them against the disease  in the event there are still maternally derived antibodies present. It  is always given in combination with other vaccines  &#8212; distemper plus  measles, or a 4-way combination of distemper plus measles plus  adenovirus plus parainfluenza.<\/p>\n<p>It is only recommended for healthy dogs between 6 and 12 weeks of age.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Canine Parainfluenza (CPiV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There are two delivery systems for this vaccine  &#8212; intranasal and parenteral (injected).<\/p>\n<p>This is a flu vaccine. The intranasal form prevents clinical signs of  illness, infection and shedding. The injected form prevents clinical  illness, but not infection or shedding. It is used for dogs that  aggressively resist intranasal delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The parenteral vaccine is always given in combination with certain  core vaccines; the intranasal form is always given in combination with  the bordetella vaccine alone, or with bordetella plus adenovirus.<\/p>\n<p>It is always given in a single dose. Revaccination recommendations,  depending on the form of the vaccine (intranasal or parenteral), are per  the combined core vaccine schedule, annually, or more frequently for  &#8216;high risk&#8217; animals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Bordetella (Bb) Vaccine<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The bordetella vaccine can also be delivered intranasally or by injection.<\/p>\n<p>Parenteral administration requires two doses, 2 to 4 weeks apart. For  the initial vaccination, it is recommended the second dose be given at  least a week before the dog is boarded, attends a dog show, etc.  Revaccination is recommended annually<\/p>\n<p>The intranasal vaccine is single dose, with revaccination recommended  annually or more often for &#8216;high risk&#8217; dogs. Some dogs experience side  effects for 3 to 10 days after vaccination, including coughing, sneezing  and nasal discharge.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Canine Adenovirus (CAV-2)  &#8212; Intranasal<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The intranasal form of the adenovirus vaccine is a non-core vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended for dogs at risk for respiratory infection caused by  the adenovirus, and it may not provide immunity against canine  hepatitis. It should not be considered a replacement for the injectable  form of the vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>This vaccine is available only in combination with the intranasal bordetella and parainfluenza vaccines.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Canine Influenza<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Vaccine is given in two doses, 2 to 4 weeks apart, in dogs older than 6 weeks. Annual revaccination is recommended.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Vaccine is given in two doses, 2 to 4 weeks apart, in dogs older than  12 weeks of age. Revaccination is recommended annually and\/or at the  beginning of tick season as determined regionally.<\/p>\n<p><em>Notes: Recommended only for use in dogs with known risk of  exposure, living in or visiting regions where exposure risk is high or  where Lyme disease is endemic. Tick control products are required in  addition to the vaccine.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Leptospira interrogans<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This refers to the 4-way killed whole cell or subunit bacterin. The  2-way killed bacterin form of this vaccine is not recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Vaccine is given in two doses, 2 to 4 weeks apart, in dogs older than  12 weeks of age.\u00c2\u00a0 Revaccination is recommended annually, but only for  dogs with reasonable risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<p><em>Notes: Vaccination should be based on known geographic occurrence\/prevalence and exposure risk of the individual dog.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Canine Oral Melanoma<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This vaccine is only available for treatment of dogs with malignant  melanoma. It is not intended for the prevention of oral melanoma.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Crotalus atrox (Western Diamondback rattlesnake vaccine) (toxoid)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Field efficacy and experimental challenge data in dogs are not  available at this time. (Vaccine efficacy and dose recommendations are  based on toxin neutralization studies conducted in mice.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Canine Coronavirus (CCov)<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This vaccine is not recommended. Neither the modified live nor the  killed CCov vaccine has proved effective against combination  coronavirus\/parvo disease. Only the parvo vaccine is protective against  dual viruses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>What Dr. Ron Schultz Recommends<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>For those of you not familiar with Dr. Schultz, I recommend you watch  my 4-part video series with him. You can find links to all 4 videos and  articles <a href=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2011\/06\/21\/expert-proof-most-pets-are-vaccinated-way-too-often.aspx\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schultz is one of the preeminent experts in the field of veterinary vaccines. If you read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aahanet.org\/PublicDocuments\/CanineVaccineGuidelines.pdf\">full AAHA vaccination guidelines report<\/a>, you&#8217;ll see his work referenced throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schultz recommends not starting a puppy or kitten core  vaccination program before 6 to 8 weeks of age, with revaccinations no  more frequent than every 4 weeks. So for example, if you start the  program at 8 weeks, you would give another dose of the core vaccines at  12 weeks, and the third dose at 16 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schultz&#8217;s core vaccine protocol for his own family&#8217;s pets differs  in that he actually runs antibody titers on the mother to know exactly  when the best time is to effectively immunize the puppy or kitten for  the 3 core viruses. Then he titers the little ones 2 or more weeks after  the vaccine, and as long as the response is adequate, he doesn&#8217;t in  most cases revaccinate for the rest of the pet&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to rabies vaccines, Dr. Schultz gives the first vaccine  after 4 months of age, revaccinates in a year, and then again in 3  years and every 3 years thereafter. In other words, he follows the law  for 3-year rabies vaccines, even though he doesn&#8217;t believe a vaccination  every 3 years is necessary for immunization.<\/p>\n<p>Currently Dr. Schultz is in year 4 of a 7-year study of the rabies vaccine. You can read more about the study at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rabieschallengefund.org\/\">Rabies Challenge Fund<\/a>.  His goal is to be able to recommend that after an animal is vaccinated  at from 12 to 24 weeks for rabies, there&#8217;s no need for re-vaccination  every 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully we&#8217;ll see the results of his 7-year study reflected in a  future revision of the AAHA&#8217;s canine vaccination guidelines, as well as  in state and local laws.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>My Vaccination Protocol<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>My protocol at Natural Pet is a first round of the 3 cores before 12  weeks of age, usually around 9 to 10 weeks. Then I boost between 15 and  16 weeks. Then I titer 2 weeks after the second round to see if the  animal has been immunized and not just vaccinated.<\/p>\n<p>My rabies protocol mirrors Dr. Schultz&#8217;s, except I prefer to wait until 6 months of age before giving rabies vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>As for the non-core vaccines, I don&#8217;t recommend any of them. Visit the following pages for a discussion of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2009\/11\/19\/what-are-the-dangers-of-mutating-pet-flu-viruses-and-does-your-pet-need-a-flu-shot.aspx\">Canine flu vaccines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2010\/09\/09\/9-natural-remedies-for-kennel-cough.aspx\">Bordetella vaccine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2011\/06\/14\/lyme-disease-on-the-rise.aspx\">Lyme disease vaccine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2011\/09\/20\/pet-owners-love.aspx\">Leptospirosis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note several non-core vaccines are only available in combination with  other vaccines, some of which are core. I recommend you check with your  vet to ensure none of the non-core vaccines are being piggy-backed on  core vaccines your pet receives. Most traditional vets do not carry  single vaccines, so ask to see the vaccine vial before assuming your pet  is only receiving one agent at a time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/js\/citation-hp.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"> <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Becker The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Canine Vaccination Task Force has updated their vaccination guidelines for 2011. 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