vaccines Flashcards
weakened or dead parts of bacteria or virus is
injected in the body
immune system reacts by making
killer t-lymphocytes and antibody producing memory B-cells
typically takes a few weeks for
t cells and b cells to remember it
if body is exposed to that invader again
b cells are activated and immediately produce antibodies
invader is quickly
destroyed and animal does not get sick
some vaccines require
multiple injections spread out over time
young animal boosters
must be boostered multiple times to build up immunity
it is important that they are the
correct vaccinations, in the correct sequence, at the right time
different vets
may have different vaccine schedules
vaccine schedule
first round of shots between 6-8 weeks
boosters 3-4 weeks later
final round 3-4 weeks later
rabies given seperately at 12-16 weeks
want to space out the time in between
some vets dont like to give too many vaccines at one time
some animals may start with
vaccines later, but still need to follow the booster schedule
core vaccinations for dogs
rabies
distemper (DA2PP)
parvovirus (Da2PP)
other recommended vaccines
bordatella
influenza (CIV)
Leptosporosis
Lyme disease
animals will be reboostered
a year after their previous vaccine with some given every 1 to 3 years
choice of “non-cor” vaccines
can be influenced by region of the country
core vaccines for felines
rabies feline panleuopenia (FVRCP) feline rhintracheitis virus/feline cailcivirus (FVRCP)
there are specific places
where animal should receive injections
can cause
some side effects and/or reactions in the animals
side effects include
Discomfort at injection site
Low grade fever lethargy for up to 72 hours
Lump at the injection site that goes away after 4 weeks
serious reactions can
occur that require immediately medical attention
similar to a
human allergic reaction
can include
vomiting, face swelling. hives, painful swelling at injection site, dyspnea, fever or lethargy > 72 hours, loss of appetite >24 hrs
