Vaccination video seminar

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An in-depth discussion of the realities of vaccinations and how often they should be done to keep your pet safe.  Dr. Dodds is recognized as the world leader in this field, as well as in thyroid mediated behavioral issues as well.

Come listen to one of the foremost experts in the field of veterinary vaccine research;

*Dr. W. Jean Dodds, world-renowned veterinary research scientist and practicing veterinarian.
~~~THE LIVE SEMINAR STARTS BROADCASTING AT 2:00 PM EST

~~~Timezone: America/New York

A live video stream of this seminar will be broadcast on our website: http://hycalibervid eo.com/northeast -rabies-challeng e-fund-live- stream

It will be limited to 300 online virtual attendees. The price of this live stream is $55.00 and the proceeds go to support further vaccine research.

***All times are Eastern, please take that into account.

*You are in effect purchasing a movie ticket for 2 pm Eastern. If you miss the seminar, just like a movie, you will miss watching the seminar!*

There are no planned rebroadcasts at this time.

Cost is $55.00

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Dr. W. Jean Dodds - "Clinical Approaches to Managing and Treating Adverse Vaccine Reactions"

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM BREAK

3:50 PM - 4:55 PM Moderated** Question and Answer Session

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About the Rabies Challenge Fund:

One of the most important vaccine research studies in veterinary medicine is underway at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in Madison. Dr. Ronald Schultz, a leading authority on veterinary vaccines and Chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences, has begun concurrent 5 and 7 year challenge studies to determine the long-term duration of immunity of the canine rabies vaccine, with the goal of extending the state-mandated interval for boosters. These will be the first long-term challenge studies on the canine rabies vaccine to be published in the United States.

This research is being financed by The Rabies Challenge Fund [RCF}, a charitable trust founded by Kris L. Christine of Maine, who serves as Co-Trustee with world renowned veterinary research scientist and practicing clinician, Dr. W. Jean Dodds of Hemopet in California.
A federally registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization [EIN # 84-6390682], the RCF has already met its goal of $177,000 to fund the studies' first year and raised $147,000 toward the second. Contributions have come primarily from dog owners, canine groups, trainers,veterinari ans, and small businesses. Annual budget goals of $150,000 for the studies must be metin the future.

Scientific data indicate that vaccinating dogs against rabies every three years, as most states require, is unnecessary. Studies have shown the duration of protective immunity as measured by

serum antibody titers against rabies virus to persist for seven years post-vaccination. By validating the 'true' life of rabies virus immunity and moving to five and hopefully seven years,we will decrease the risk of adverse reactions in our animals and minimize their repeated exposure to foreign substances.

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[RockysMom]

I'm glad that you posted this.....it reminded me to ask a question about rabies vaccination.
Rocky is due for his rabies vaccine.  He's 15 months old.
I called the vet to let them know that I wanted the 3 year rabies vaccine rather than the yearly one and they told me that he HAS to have one more of the one year type.  They said it was their protocol.  I get suspicious when I hear the word protocol rather than medically indicated.

Does anyone  know if you MUST give the one year vaccine for two consecutive years before you start the three year vaccines??

Thanks!

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Dr. Jean Dodds' Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Vaccine   Initial   1st Annual Booster   Re-Administration Interval   Comments
Distemper (MLV)
(e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy)   9 weeks
12 weeks
16 - 20 weeks   At 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only    None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 / 15 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer studies pending.   Can have numerous side effects if given too young (< 8 weeks).
Parvovirus (MLV)
(e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy)   9 weeks
12 weeks
16 - 20 weeks   At 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only    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.
Rabies
(killed)   24 weeks or older   At 1 year (give 3-4 weeks apart from Dist/Parvo booster) Killed 3 year rabies vaccine   3 yr. vaccine given as required by law in California (follow your state/provincial requirements)   rabid animals may infect dogs.
Vaccines Not Recommended For Dogs
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.
3.) Mild self-limiting disease.
4.) Efficacy of the vaccine is questionable.
Leptospirosis   Not recommended
1) There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
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 California.
2) 85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
3) Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
Boretella
(Intranasal)
(killed)   Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding when required.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Giardia   Not recommended
Efficacy of vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies

There are two types of vaccines currently available to veterinarians: modified-live vaccines and inactivated ("killed") vaccines.
Immunization Schedules
There is a great deal of controversy and confusion surrounding the appropriate immunization schedule, especially with the availability of modified-live vaccines and breeders who have experienced postvaccinal problems when using some of these vaccines. It is also important to not begin a vaccination program while maternal antibodies are still active and present in the puppy from the mother's colostrum. The maternal antibodies identify the vaccines as infectious organisms and destroy them before they can stimulate an immune response.
Many breeders and owners have sought a safer immunization program.
Modified Live Vaccines (MLV)
Modified-live vaccines contain a weakened strain of the disease causing agent. Weakening of the agent is typically accomplished by chemical means or by genetic engineering. These vaccines replicate within the host, thus increasing the amount of material available for provoking an immune response without inducing clinical illness. This provocation primes the immune system to mount a vigorous response if the disease causing agent is ever introduced to the animal. Further, the immunity provided by a modified-live vaccine develops rather swiftly and since they mimic infection with the actual disease agent, it provides the best immune response.
Inactivated Vaccines (Killed)
Inactivated vaccines contain killed disease causing agents. Since the agent is killed, it is much more stable and has a longer shelf life, there is no possibility that they will revert to a virulent form, and they never spread from the vaccinated host to other animals. They are also safe for use in pregnant animals (a developing fetus may be susceptible to damage by some of the disease agents, even though attenuated, present in modified-live vaccines). Although more than a single dose of vaccine is always required and the duration of immunity is generally shorter, inactivated vaccines are regaining importance in this age of retrovirus and herpesvirus infections and concern about the safety of genetically modified microorganisms. Inactivated vaccines available for use in dogs include rabies, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, etc.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
938 Stanford Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310/ 828-4804
fax: 310/ 828-8251
Note: This schedule is the one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice. For breeds or families of dogs susceptible to or affected with immune dysfunction, immune-mediated disease, immune-reactions associated with vaccinations, or autoimmune endocrine disease (e.g., thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's disease, diabetes, etc.) the above protocol is recommended.
After 1 year, annually measure serum antibody titers against specific canine infectious agents such as distemper and parvovirus. This is especially recommended for animals previously experiencing adverse vaccine reactions or breeds at higher risk for such reactions (e.g., Weimaraner, Akita, American Eskimo, Great Dane).
Another alternative to booster vaccinations is homeopathic nosodes. This option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled parvovirus nosode study did not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. If veterinarians choose to use homeopathic nosodes, their clients should be provided with an appropriate disclaimer and written informed consent should be obtained.
I use only killed 3 year rabies vaccine for adults and give it separated from other vaccines by 3-4 weeks. In some states, they may be able to give titer test result in lieu of booster.
I do NOT use Bordetella, corona virus, leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines unless these diseases are endemic in the local area pr specific kennel. Furthermore, the currently licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the serovars causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today.
I do NOT recommend vaccinating bitches during estrus, pregnancy or lactation.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET

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Angela:
I've posted the Dodd's protocol for vaccines.  I can email it to you and it shows up in a better format.
I'm not seeing any reason to give a one year vaccine, but it may be your vet's personal protocol.  Doesn't mean you have to follow it.
Hopefully, Hilary will chime in as she's the ranking expert on vaccines.

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Thanks for posting Blanche!
another one for the archives

[Pugpillow]

I'm glad that you posted this.....it reminded me to ask a question about rabies vaccination.
Rocky is due for his rabies vaccine.  He's 15 months old.
I called the vet to let them know that I wanted the 3 year rabies vaccine rather than the yearly one and they told me that he HAS to have one more of the one year type.  They said it was their protocol.  I get suspicious when I hear the word protocol rather than medically indicated.

Does anyone  know if you MUST give the one year vaccine for two consecutive years before you start the three year vaccines??

Thanks!

POPPYCOCK!!!!  You need a puppy shot, then a 3 year booster one year after the puppy shot. http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html They need to get with the programme and you need to see a new vet.  (In my not so humble opinion, of course).  

They might benefit from the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)'s update guidelines which is also widely followed in Canada.

http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&attid= ... tion%2Fpdf

[RockysMom]

Thank you!
I was suspicious when they gave me no other reason that it was their "protocol".....
I'll be finding another vet.