All of the 27 Vet Universities in the US have followed the immunization protocol as suggested by Dr. Dodd for years. Apparently, all of these Hospitals will be changing their Vaccination Programs. This is welcome news and you should print this out and take it with you to your Vet should you need reinforcement against over-vaccination.
VACCINATION NEWSFLASH [CIMDA support] RE: J DODDS VACCINE PROTOCOL
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 doctors economic well-being should not be a factor in a 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 immunity, which
is good for the life of the pet (i.e.: 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 haemolytic 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 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 l
year 4 mo) will provide LIFETIME IMMUNITY
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I thought that this would be helpful and very informative for all breeders, pet owners or first time dog owners/buyers. This can be printed out and given to the new pet owner. It just may, in the long run, stop a lot of the immune suppressing problems in animals.