This is a repost, maybe it will help? >From: Margo <[email protected]> >Sent: Apr 24, 2013 2:51 PM >To: [email protected], [email protected] >Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >Subject: FeLV vaccines, Conventional killed) FeLV vs rFelv (recombinant) > > > >Sharyl wrote; >"The protocol I was given is >1st vaccine followed by booster shot in 30 days >Give the 2nd vaccine 30 days before mixing positives and negatives >Follow up every 12 months with a booster shot >? >I wasn't aware there was more than 1 type of vaccine" >Sharyl > >Hi Sharyl, > > There are two types of FeLV vaccines available. The most commonly > used is an adjuvanted, killed vaccine. They include; > >Fel-O-Vax LV-K > By Boehringer Ingelheim (formerly Fort Dodge). This killed virus leukemia > vaccine is given subcutaneously or intramuscularly. For cats 10 weeks of age > and older. > >Leukocell 2 > by Pfizer Animal Health. Killed feline leukemia virus. Given subcutaneously. > For cats 9 weeks of age or older. Boxes of 50 doses (2 doses needed for > initial immunity). > >Nobivac® FeLV > For the vaccination of healthy cats as an aid in the prevention of disease > associated with feline leukemia virus infection. Formerly known as Fevaxyn® > FeLv > >I'm sure there are others, as well. > > Then there is a non-adjuvanted recombinant (modifed live) > injectable FeLV vaccine which is very new, made by Merial. This is much less > likely to cause FISS/VAS than the adjuvanted vaccines. The cat I am most > concerned in vaccinating has already lost one leg, so I need to choose this > vaccine, as he cannot lose another. The trouble has been finding it. >Here's an explanation; >https://www.navta.net/press/new-molecular-technology-provides-improved-potency > >HTH, > >Margo
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