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HAMC Vaccines
HAMC vaccine protocol as of 2024
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Canine core vaccines | Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, Leptospirosis |
| Canine Rabies is given | SubQ, right rear. |
| First Canine rabies vaccine is given | as early as 12 weeks of age |
| When is the first vaccine booster need after initial Canine rabies shot | 1 year after, then every 3 years thereafter |
| Which Vaccine is required by VA State Law | Rabies (feline and canine) |
| DAPPV consists of | Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvo. |
| DAPPV can first be given around | 6-8weeks |
| What is the timeline for DAPPV boosters | Booster given every 3-4 weeks until the ages of 16 weeks, next booster is in 1 year, then every 3 years thereafter. |
| Why vaccinate for rabies? | It is a deadly virus that can be passed to humans |
| Why vaccinate for DAPPV | The vaccine protects against several deadly viruses |
| Bordetella is also known as | Kennel Cough |
| When is the first Bordetella Vaccine given | as early as 8 weeks of age |
| DAPPV is given | Right shoulder, SubQ |
| When is the Bordetella booster needed? | Every year thereafter |
| Why vaccinate against Bordetella? | Common upper respiratory infection in dogs. May lessen symptoms if the dog is infected. Dog up to date on the vaccine can still catch other upper respiratory illness caused by other viruses and bacteria. |
| When is the first leptospirosis vaccine given? | as early as 8 weeks of age |
| What is the booster schedule for Lepto | vaccine booster given 3-4 weeks after initial vaccine, then given every 1 year thereafter. |
| Why vaccinate against lepto? | Bacterial disease that can affect liver and kidneys, spread through contaminated wildlife urine and can transmit to humans. |
| Feline core vaccines | Rabies, FVRCP, and FelV. |
| Leptospirosis is given | SC, left shoulder |
| Feline rabies is given | SC, right rear |
| When is reline rabies given | between 6-8 weeks of age |
| How often is a feline rabies booster needed | every year thereafter |
| what is FVRCP | Reline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, and Panleukopenia. Also known as feline distemper |
| What is the booster schedule for FVRCP | booster given every 3-4 weeks until the age of 16 weeks, after the last kitten booster the next booster is needed in a year, and then every 3 year thereafter |
| Why vaccinate for FVRCP? | it protects against several deadly diseases. |
| What is FelV | Feline Leukemia |
| Where is FelV given? | SC, left rear |
| Who is recommended to receive this vaccine? | kittens for their first year of life, and all outdoor cats life long. |
| Before vaccinating with FelV | a FIV/FELV blood test is recommended (negative) |
| What is the booster schedule for FelV? | Vaccine booster is given 3-4 weeks after initial vaccine, the next booster is in one year, and then given every 2 years thereafter. |
| Why vaccinate against FelV? | FelV is potentially life-threatening virus that is transferred from infected cat saliva. If it is not defeated by the animal's immune system, it will weaken the immune system which can lead to potentially lethal diseases |
| Canine Lifestyle vaccines (given on request) | Lyme vaccine, CIV Vaccine. |
| When is the Canine Lyme vaccine first given | as early as 8 weeks of age |
| Where is canine lyme vaccine given | SC, in the left rear |
| When is the booster for canine lyme vaccine given | 3-4 weeks after initial vaccine, then every 1 years thereafter |
| What is Lyme disease? | A common tick borne illness |
| Symptoms of Lyme disease | A rash (often a bullseye) at the tick site, and flu like symptoms. Joint pain and weakness in the limbs can also occur. |
| Best way to prevent tick borne dieases | The best way to avoid tick borne illnesses is using yearly tick prevention, however lyme vaccine can be given to dogs that have a higher exposure to ticks. |
| what is CIV Vaccine? | Canine Influenza H3N8 and H3N2 |
| When is the first CIV vaccine given? | as early as 7 weeks of age. |
| Where is the CIV vaccine given? | SC, left shoulder |
| What is the booster schedule for CIV | 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine, then every 1 year thereafter |
| Why vaccinate against CIV? | upper respiratory infection in dogs. Vaccine can potentially lessen symptoms. Some boarding facilities my require vaccine. Even dogs up to date with this vaccine can still contract other respiratory illnesses. |
| Vaccine reactions | Any vaccine has the potential to cause and adverse reaction. Severe reactions are extremely rare. |
| Severe reactions symptoms | Difficulty breathing, facial swelling, vomiting, or diarrhea. |
| Less severe reaction symptoms | Tenderness at the injection site, small sump at injection site, or mildly decreased energy or appetite. These signs usually resolve on their own. |
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