Frequently asked questions

Since its inception, the AAHA Canine Vaccination Task Force has received hundreds of questions from colleagues like you. Please review these common FAQs to find the answer to your vaccine questions.

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Vaccination Recommendations for General Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

How should THIS dog be vaccinated?

What are the recommendations for RABIES vaccinations?

This dog is OVERDUE for vaccines. Now what?

What do these ANTIBODY test results mean?

What are the LEGAL considerations concerning vaccinations?

How can ADVERSE REACTIONS to vaccines be managed?

What are INFECTIOUS and NONINFECTIOUS vaccines?

How long can a reconstituted vaccine remain UNREFRIGERATED?

Lifestyle-Based Vaccination Calculator

Antibody Testing for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Rabies Vaccination

Overdue for Vaccination

Dogs 6 to 20 weeks of age

Dogs over 20 weeks of age

Vaccine Adverse Reactions

Vaccination Recommendations for Shelter-Housed Dogs

Licensing of Vaccines

Vaccine Storage and Handling

The Vaccine Label

Vaccine Types

Therapeutic Biologics

Legal Considerations

Resources

Top 10 things you need to know

References

Explanation of Terms

Updates

These guidelines are supported by a generous educational grant from
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Inc., Merck Animal Health, and Zoetis.