Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
2006 AAHA canine vaccine guidelines.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Paul, Michael A et al.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
In 2005, a group called the AAHA Canine Vaccine Task Force reviewed and updated the guidelines for vaccinating dogs. Their findings, which are fully available on the AAHA website, include new information about vaccine technology and a special section for shelters. The guidelines categorize vaccines into three groups: core vaccines that are recommended for all dogs, noncore vaccines that are optional, and those that are not recommended at all. The Task Force emphasizes that decisions about vaccinations should be tailored to each dog’s specific needs and lifestyle.
Abstract
In 2005, AAHA's Canine Vaccine Task Force met to reexamine and revise guidelines on the use of vaccines in dogs. The results of the Task Force's work are summarized and tabulated in this article and are published in their entirety on the AAHA website (www.aahanet.org). The 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines contain information on new technological developments in vaccines, an introduction to conditionally licensed vaccines, and detailed recommendations on the use of available vaccines. Perhaps the most noteworthy addition to the guidelines is a separate set of recommendations created for shelter facilities. Vaccines are classified as core (universally recommended), noncore (optional), or not recommended. The Task Force recognizes that vaccination decisions must always be made on an individual basis, based on risk and lifestyle factors.
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