North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines have been available to the profession for over 20 years…but questions still loom. This presentation offers a closer look at key issues and controversies surrounding vaccine selection and use that are not specifically addressed within the context of current guidelines. This includes vaccinating the overdue patient, mitigating the risk of vaccine adverse reactions and…what to do if a reaction occurs, the “booster” dose, mucosal vs. parenteral vaccine, rabies vaccination and law…and more.
Learning Objectives:
Learn why vaccine compliance is decreasing, despite rising levels of pet ownership
Understand the issues surrounding antibody titer testing in lieu of routine vaccination
Explore the complexities of selecting a vaccine from the ever-growing number of product options for dogs and cats