NEW!!! VACCINATION PROTOCOL
by Dr. Jean Dodd
All of the 27 Vet Universities in the US have followed the immunization protocol as suggested by Dr. Dodd for years. All of these Hospitals will be changing their Vaccination Programs apparently. 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, 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 l year 4 mo) will provide LIFETIME
IMMUNITY.