ALYESKA RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULE
CanineVaccination Schedule:
The duration of immunity for vaccines for diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus haa been shown to be 7 years. More importantly it has been scientifically proven that, after the initial series, when vaccines are re-administered the immune status of the patient is not enhanced. Antibodies from the initial vaccine block the subsequent vaccines from having any effect.

Although the true interval at which re-administration of Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus and Para influenza vaccinations will enhance the immunity in a significant number of dogs has not been determined, an arbitrary compromise interval of every three years has been agreed upon by the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and 22 Schools of Veterinary Medicine. It is the consensus of immunologists and experts that the duration of immunity is much longer and probably the life of the patient. This three-year compromise interval will greatly reduce the number of antigens administered, and therefore the risk of adverse reactions, while providing the most complete protection against preventable diseases possible.
Vaccine
Initial
>12 Weeks
1st Annual
Re-
Administration Interval
Comments
Rabies
(killed)		 16 weeks One vaccination 1 year later Every 3 years. Due to age and maternal antibodies, closer to 4 months is better
Distemper
(MLV)
8, 12,
&
16 weeks		 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart Yes.
Will provide lifetime immunity.		 AAHA- every 3 year compromise Recimbinant vaccine for breeds like Weimaraners may prevent HOD
Parvovirus
(MLV)		 8, 12 & 16 weeks 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart Yes. DOI 7+ yrs -- Probably lifetime None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer studies pending.		 At 6 weeks of age, only 30% of puppies are protected but 100% are exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
  Non Core Only recommended when there is a chance of exposure
Bordetella
(Intranasal)
(killed)		 Intra Nasal 4 days prior to boarding. Injectable 3 weeks prior to boarding followed by intranasal demonstrated better protection Mfg recommends one dose

Yes

Immune response is faster with boosters

 Annually (Para influenza every 3 years) Para influenza only protects against 1 of 8+ causes of kennel cough
Bordetella
(Intranasal)
(killed)

Intranasal takes effect in 72 hrs vs injectable requires 2 weeks.
Recommended 3 days prior to boarding, grooming & dog shows.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Leptospirosis Not recommended
1.) There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in Texas
2.) Side effects common.
3.) Most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars.
(There is no cross-protection of serovars) There is a new
vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.)
4.)Risk outweighs benefits.
Lyme Not recommended
1.) Low risk in Texas
2.) 85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
3.) Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
  Vaccines Not Recommended
 
Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger Not recommended.
At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Corona Not recommended.
1.) Disease only affects dogs <6 weeks of age.
2.) Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years @ each of these Vet Schools: TAMU, Cornell, Colo.St., U.Cal.@ Davis
3.) Mild self-limiting disease.
4.) Efficacy of the vaccine is questionable. IgA Mucosal antibodies needed
Giardia Not recommended
1. Efficacy of Vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies.
2. IgA mucosal antibodies? Immunity against a complex organism?
3. Natural infection does not provide immunity.
 
  • Extra vaccinations for Rottweilers at 20 weeks, etc-Are not necessary if high titer Parvovirus vaccines are used.
    “Booster Vaccination” before breeding- does not increase maternal antibody transfer in colostrum.
  • Nosodes – Study by Dr. Ron Schultz demonstrated no efficacy.
  • Not recommended: Greene’s Infectious Diseases
  • Distemper and Parvo at 6 weeks – exposure to disease will be increased by visiting a Veterinary Hospital while only 30% of puppies will be protected, due to maternal antibody interference with vaccine. Vaccination by a breeder at home with Parvo only may help prevent losses but will delay next vaccination to 9 weeks.
 
THESE ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANIMAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS BASED ON:

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF;

THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; COUNCIL ON BIOLOGIC AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION