Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaccines for pets - history, safety, and future improvements
By McVey, Scott & Shi, JishuĀ·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practiceĀ·2010Ā·School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Vaccines in veterinary medicine: a brief review of history and technology.
Plain-English summary
Vaccines for pets have come a long way from being just an experimental idea to a standard and mostly safe practice. Thanks to effective vaccines, many diseases in animals have been controlled or even eliminated. However, there are still several infectious diseases that we don't have good vaccines for yet. It's also important to consider how available these vaccines are, how well they are used in the field, and their safety and effectiveness. Overall, while vaccines have greatly improved, there is still room for advancement in veterinary medicine.
Abstract
The use of vaccines in veterinary medicine has progressed from an experimental adventure to a routine and relatively safe practice. The common and aggressive use of efficacious vaccines has been responsible for the control and eradication of several diseases. Despite progress in research technologies, diagnostic capabilities, and manufacturing methods, there remain many infectious diseases for which no effective vaccines exist. Global availability, field compliance, effectiveness, and safety are also significant concerns. This review addresses the history, current practices, and potential future improvements of vaccine use in veterinary medicine.
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