Infectious Dz - Vaccines

Question 1

What is the goal of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) vaccination guidelines?

Answer 1

to reduce total vaccination over the lifetime of the cat

Question 2

What is the role of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Guidelines in veterinary medicine?

Answer 2

To provide a standard of professional practice but acknowledge that veterinarians have latitude to deviate depending on individual situation

Question 3

What are AAHA’s recommended core canine vaccines?

Answer 3

Canine distemper virus, Canine parvovirus type 2, Canine adenovirus type 2, and rabies

Question 4

When should the distemper/parvo/adenovirus start in dogs and what is the protocol?

Answer 4

Initial puppy series starts after 6 weeks of age and is boostered every 3-4 weeks. They need at least 2 vaccinations after 12 weeks of age

Question 5

When should the distemper/parvo/adenovirus vaccination in dogs be boostered?

Answer 5

No later than 1 year after completion of the puppy series and revaccinate every 3 years thereafter

Question 6

When should the rabies vaccination be given in dogs? Boostered?

Answer 6

1 dose given at 12 weeks or greater in age

Booster 365 days or less with a 3 year licensed product

Question 7

Non-core vaccination use should be based on what?

Answer 7

Risk assessment - lifestyle, geography, risk of exposure, and life-stage

Question 8

What are the non-core vaccinations for the dog?

Answer 8

Canine parainfluenza virus, Bordatella, Leptospira, Borrelia burgdorferi, Canine influenza vaccine (H3N8 and H3N2), Crotalus atrox toxoid, canine oral melanoma, canine corona virus, and measles

Question 9

What does the Crotalus atrox toxoid protect against?

Answer 9

The Western diamondback rattlesnake

Question 10

When is the canine oral melanoma vaccine used?

Answer 10

as a treatment, not as a preventative

Question 11

What non-core canine vaccination is currently not recommended?

Answer 11

The canine corona virus

Question 12

What is the measles vaccination made out of?

Answer 12

the human measles virus

Question 13

When can the measles vaccination be given in dogs?

Answer 13

As young as 6 weeks, but heterotypic immunity may not last past 16 weeks
given IM

Question 14

What non-core vaccinations are commonly used in the primary care section at ISU?

Answer 14

Leptospira (considered a core vaccine), Bordetella, and Lyme

Question 15

When can the Lepto vaccination be given? Boostered?

Answer 15

It can be given after 12 weeks of age, boostered 2-4 weeks later, and then annually

Question 16

When can the Bordetella vaccination be given? Boostered?

Answer 16

The PO/buccal vaccination can be given as a single dose after 8 weeks of age, and then boostered annually
SC route after 8 weeks of age, boostered in 2-4 weeks, and then annually

Question 17

When can the Lyme vaccination be given? Boostered?

Answer 17

First dose after 12 weeks of age, booster at 2-4 weeks, and then annually
Use in endemic areas

Question 18

What are the core feline vaccinations according to the AAFP?

Answer 18

Feline panleukopenia virus, feline herpesvirus-1, feline calicivirus, and feline leukemia virus

Question 19

Is the rabies vaccination a core vaccine in AAFP?

Answer 19

No, but state and local regulations may require it

Question 20

What age group is the FeLV vaccination only considered a core vaccine for?

Answer 20

kittens

Question 21

What is the protocol for the panleukopenia, herpesvirus-1, and calicivirus vaccination?

Answer 21

Begin the kitten series after 8 weeks of age, booster every 3-4 weeks. They need at least 2 vaccinations after 12 weeks of age.
If using the inactivated or attenuated version, booster at 6 months (new recommendation). If using the intranasal vaccination, booster at 12 months
Revaccinate every 3 years thereafter

Question 22

If you plan on boarding your cat and it has been greater than 2 years since the last panleukopenia/herpes/calicivirus vaccination, when should you booster for it?

Answer 22

7-10 days prior to boarding

Question 23

What is the protocol for the FeLV vaccination?

Answer 23

Can start at 8 weeks of age. Give 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart. Booster with single dose 1 year following the series. Continued annual use is based on risk assessment

Question 24

What is the protocol for the rabies vaccination in cats?

Answer 24

Give a single dose at >12 weeks of age and boost within a year. Then every 3 years.
Keep local requirements in mind

Question 25

What are the non-core feline vaccinations?

Answer 25

FIV, Chlamydophilia felis, Bordatella, FIP

Question 26

What non-core feline vaccinations are not currently available?

Answer 26

FIV and FIP

Question 27

If there was an FIV vaccination, when would it be used?

Answer 27

In situations of cats living with known FIV-infected cats or high-risk lifestyle
3 dose series starting at 8 weeks and then annual boosters

Question 28

When would the Chlamydophilia felis vaccination be indicate?

Answer 28

In multiple cat environments where clinical disease has been confirmed

Question 29

What side effects are associated with the Chlamydophilia felis vaccination?

Answer 29

Frequent anorexia, pyrexia, lethargy, and limb soreness 1-3 weeks post-vaccination

Question 30

When would the Bordatella bronchiseptica vaccination be indicated?

Answer 30

In multi-cat environments with confirmed clinical disease or homes with dogs that have confirmed infections

Question 31

What scenarios make veterinarians open to liability associated with vaccine administration?

Answer 31

Adverse event related to the vaccination
Patient not vaccinated for a disease and later contracts the disease
Consent vs. informed consent

Question 32

What documentation should be done to protect veterinarians from legal scrutiny?

Answer 32

Document the following:
Vaccines recommended for the patient
Date of vaccine administration
ID of the person administering the vaccine
Vaccination name, lot or serial number, expiration date, and manufacturer of vaccine actually administered
Site and route of administration
Concurrent medications/therapy
Recommendations for future vaccinations

Question 33

What type of vaccinations are available for FPV, FHV-1, and FCV?

Answer 33

Parenteral and intranasal