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--- Jane Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> This information was released today. Because yearly
> vaccinations are
> the primary source of income for many
> veterinarian practices, and because pharmaceutical
> companies have
> lobbied against this protocol, this has
> been a long time coming. This version is a
> compromise, but
> nevertheless the danger of over vaccination and
> of many vaccines is beginning to be acknowledged.
> There are many vets who, prior to this protocol, do
> not vaccinate for
> Feline Leukemia because of ineffective
> results and sometimes lethal consequences.
> Jane
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> > Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocol is now being
> adopted by ALL 27 North
> > American veterinary schools. I highly recommend
> that you read
> > this. Copy and save it to your files. Print it
> and pass it out at
> > dog fairs, cat shows, kennel club meetings, dog
> parks, give a copy
> > to your veterinarian and groomer, etc.
> >
> > Get the word out. ~~~~
> >
> > VACCINATION NEWS FLASH
> >
> > I would like to make you aware that all 27
> veterinary schools in
> > North America are in the process of changing their
> protocols for
> > vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this
> information will present an
> > ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there
> will be skeptics.
> >
> > Some organizations have come up with a political
> compromise
> > suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease
> those who fear loss
> > of income vs. those concerned about potential side
> > effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's
> economic well being
> > should not be a factor in medical decision.
> >
> > NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
> > "Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6
> months. If a
> > modified live virus vaccine is given after 6
> months of age, it
> > produces an immunity which is good for the life of
> the pet (ie:
> > canine Distemper, Parvo, Feline distemper). If
> another MLV vaccine
> > is given a year later, the antibodies from the
> first
> > vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second
> vaccine, and there is
> > little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted"
> nor are more memory
> > cells induced." Not only are annual boosters for
> parvo and
> > distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to
> potential risks of
> > allergic reactions, and immune-mediated hemolytic
> anemia. "There is
> > no scientific documentation to back up label
> claims for
> > annual administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies
> receive
> > antibodies through their mothers milk. This
> natural protection can
> > last 8-14 weeks.
> >
> > Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at
> LESS than 8
> > weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the
> vaccine, and little
> > protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination
> at 6 weeks will,
> > however, delay the timing of the first highly
> effective
> > vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart
> suppress rather than
> > stimulate the immune system. A series of
> vaccinations is given
> > starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up
> to 16 weeks of
> > age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6
> months of age
> > (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide Lifetime
> immunity.
> >
> >
> > CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
> > Distemper & Parvo
> > "According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a
> vaccinations series
> > given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with
> a MLV, puppies and
> > kitten program memory cells that survive for
> life, providing
> > lifelong immunity." Dr. Carmichael at Cornell and
> Dr. Schultz have
> > studies showing immunity against challenge at
> 2-10 years for canine
> > distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for
> longer duration are
> > pending. "There are no new strains of parvovirus
> as one mfg. would
> > like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination provides
> cross immunity for
> > all types." Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of the
> agents known to be
> > a cause of kennel cough. Only vaccines with
> CAV-2 should be used as
> > CAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of "hepatitis
> blue-eye" reactions &
> > kidney damage.
> >
> > Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel
> cough" Recommended
> > only for those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog
> shows, or for any
> > reason housed where exposed to a lot of dogs. The
> intranasal vaccine
> > provides more complete and more rapid onset of
> immunity with less
> > chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72 hours,
> and does not
> > protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity
> is of short
> > duration (4 to 6 months).
> >
> > RABIES
> > There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs
> or cats in
> > Harris, Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas],
> there have been
> > rabid skunks and bats so the potential exists. It
> is a killed
> > vaccine and must be given every year.
> >
> > Lyme disease is a tick born disease which can
> cause lameness, kidney
> > failure and heart disease in dogs. Ticks can
> also transmit the
> > disease to humans. The original Ft. Dodge killed
> bacteria has proven
> > to be the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease
> prevention should
> > emphasize early removal of ticks. Amitraz collars
> are more effective
> > than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick's
> mouth parts
> > preventing transmission of disease.
> >
> > VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED
> > Multiple components in vaccines compete with each
> other for the
> > immune system, and result in lesser immunity for
> each individual
> > disease, as well as increasing the risk of a
> reaction. Canine Corona
> > Virus is only a disease of puppies. It is rare,
> self limiting (dogs
> > get well in 3 days without treatment). Cornell &
> Texas A&M have only
> > diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years.
> Corona virus does not
> > cause disease in adult dogs.
> >
> > Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse
> reactions in
> > dogs. Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported
> in dogs in the US
> > are caused by serovaars (or types) grippotyphosa
> > and bratsilvia. The vaccines contain different
> serovaars
> > eanicola and ictohemorrhagica. Cross protection
> is not provided,
> > and protection is short lived. Lepto vaccine is
> immuno-supressive
> > to puppies less than 16 weeks.
> >
> > VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED
> > Multiple components in vaccines compete with each
> other for the
> > immune system, and result in lesser immunity for
> each
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