Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaccines for pets - what you need to know
By Ford, R B·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2001·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vaccines and vaccinations. The strategic issues.
Plain-English summary
Veterinarians are facing important challenges as we move into the 21st century, particularly regarding vaccines for pets. There are many new vaccines available, along with improvements in testing and vaccine technology, but there are also growing concerns about their safety. As a result, the vaccines and vaccination schedules that vets currently use are being closely examined and may change in the future. This means that pet owners should stay informed and discuss any questions or concerns about vaccines with their veterinarian.
Abstract
The rapid proliferation of companion animal vaccines, advances in diagnostic and vaccine technology, and concerns over vaccine safety are clearly among the most important issues practicing veterinarians face as we enter the 21st century. Although many would argue that these are already issues, the future promises to be especially challenging as the vaccines we currently use and the protocols we recommend undergo unprecedented review.
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