This is the information that was circulated on the Aussie list: Vaccination Newsflash: Crossposting from: Dr. Ihor Basko VACCINATION NEWSFLASH Re: J Dodd's 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 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 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 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." > Giant Regards, Deb Stover <>< G.I.A.N.T. Schnauzer Rescue Network > > > > >Free to crosspost, but please include ALL the information including > > > >author information. > > > > > > The Sheltie Rescue List Claudia Brydon in NW PA Barney OA NAJ (Aussie) Boomer (Bernese Mountain Dog) Mo (Gordon Setter Granddog) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jan Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Bernese List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 3:24 AM Subject: Re: shots > Sorry I can't remember who it was but a few weeks ago someone posted a > letter from their vet discussing the why's and wherefore's of how and when > we should vaccinate. I think they were going to follow it up with the vet > and let us know more. Anyone remember this? > > Thank you > > Marion Brown > Teversal Bernese Mountain Dogs > South Africa > Dogs Never Lie About Love (Jeffrey Masson) >
