Vaccines Flashcards
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Where are Vaccines Administered?
SubQ (Subcutaneous), IM (Intramuscular), Oral and Nasa
Where is SubQ (Subcutaneous) given?
Injection under the skin
Needle injects a drug in layer between skin and muscle
Where is IM (Intramuscular) given?
Needle injects drug deep into the muscles
Allows medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly
Where is Oral given?
Liquid given through the mouth
Where is nasal given?
Liquid placed directly into the nose as nasal drops
Which Vaccine Administering is most preferred?
Intranasal
About Injectable SQ or IM Vaccine?
Needs a booster
Needle are scary
Less common
About Intranasal Vaccine?
Gives good absorption and good immunity
Fast acting
No needles
Need to know how to administer it up nasal cavity
No booster needed, will get one
About Oral Vaccine?
Becoming more popular
No booster needed will get one
What Core + Lifestyles Vaccination Series are given to dogs?
Rabies
DAPP
Bordetella
Lyme
Leptospirosis
Law regulations about Dogs Rabies Vaccine?
Required by law!
Copy of rabies certificate and ID tag goes to town council
When is Dogs Rabies Vaccine and Booster given?
Start 12+ weeks
Booster yearly
3 year rabies is available if one year rabies booster received and before the one year date has passed for next one
Where is Dogs Rabies Vaccine given?
SQ in Right Rear Leg
What is Dog DAPP Vaccine?
Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus
Why is it Dog DAPP Vaccine important?
Parvovirus is prevalent around here
When is Dog DAPP Vaccine and Booster given?
Start 6-8 weeks
2 Booster shots 2-4 weeks apart
Typical is 8, 12, 16 regimen (some include 20)
Where is Dog DAPP Vaccine given?
SQ injection in Right Front Leg
What is Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine considered?
Considered lifestyle vaccine
Not required, recommended for animals who live certain lives. Required for grooming/boarding/play groups
When is Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine and Booster given?
Start 8-16 weeks
Booster 2-4 weeks later (if injectable)
Booster annually for life (if other)
Where is Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine given?
SQ injection or intranasal or orally
What is Dogs Lyme Vaccine considered?
A lifestyle vaccine
Based on region and how often dog is outside
When is Dogs Lyme Vaccine and Booster given?
Start 8-10 weeks
Booster 2-4 weeks later
Booster annually for life
What else should Dogs be on other than Dogs Lyme Vaccine?
Flea and Tick preventative
No vaccine is 100% effective
Where is Dogs Lyme Vaccine given?
SQ injection in Left Front Leg
