Veterinary association reviews core and non-core vaccinations for dogs and cats, offers more information on adverse events.
LAKEWOOD, COLO. — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) revised its canine vaccinations guidelines.
The 2011 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines were created in response to the introduction of new canine vaccines and the withdrawal of others. The association also updated its recommendations for core versus non-core vaccines and revised its guidelines for vaccinating shelter dogs, the association reports.
The revised guidelines were developed by experts in immunology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, law and clinical practice. The new guidelines also include a "frequently asked questions" section to address common questions from practitioners. The answers are based on scientific studies and journal publications, but also on unpublished studies, current knowledge of immunology and the experiences of experts in the field.
Recommended core vaccinations in the updated guidelines include:
Non-core vaccinations include MV, CPiV, Bb, canine influenza vaccine, Borrelia burgdorferi, Leptospira interrogans (4-way killed whole-cell or subunit bacterin).
Leptospira interrogans (two-way killed bacterin) and canine coronavirus (CcoV) are not recommended. Canine oral melanoma is only indicated for use in dogs with malignant melanoma.
The new guidelines include updated recommendations on serologic testing, expanded information on adverse events and a review of legal implications associated with administered vaccinations in a clinical practice.
The revised guidelines can be found at aahanet.org/library/caninevaccine.aspx.
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