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| The Vaccination Controversy |
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There is scientific research indicating that annual revaccination is not only
unnecessary, but that it may be harmful to our pets.
"Current Veterinary Therapy by Kirk, the textbook bible for veterinarians in
general, has an article on canine and feline vaccines by two researchers. Near the
end of the article is a paragraph called Annual Vaccinations it states "The practice
of annual vaccinations lacks scientific validity or verification. There is no
immunological requirement for annual vaccinations. The practice of annual
vaccinations should be considered of questionable efficacy unless it is used as a
mechanism to provide an annual physical examination or is required by law." Sure,
if we can't manipulate you with annual vaccinations let's pass a law to get you into
the office. Nice trick!"
-Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Ph.D., D.V.M.
Through my own experience I have chosen to follow a minimal vaccination
protocol with my animals. Please take some time to educate yourself on how
vaccines work and the dangers of annual revaccination. Please take the time to
discuss a minimal vaccination protocol with your veterinarian to see if it would be
suitable for your pet. Below is a list of helpful links to help start your research.
Many of the links belong to prestigious universities and researchers who have
realized that annual revaccination is unnecessary. Hopefully more institutions and
veterinarians will be changing their vaccination protocols in the next few years.
unnecessary, but that it may be harmful to our pets.
"Current Veterinary Therapy by Kirk, the textbook bible for veterinarians in
general, has an article on canine and feline vaccines by two researchers. Near the
end of the article is a paragraph called Annual Vaccinations it states "The practice
of annual vaccinations lacks scientific validity or verification. There is no
immunological requirement for annual vaccinations. The practice of annual
vaccinations should be considered of questionable efficacy unless it is used as a
mechanism to provide an annual physical examination or is required by law." Sure,
if we can't manipulate you with annual vaccinations let's pass a law to get you into
the office. Nice trick!"
-Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Ph.D., D.V.M.
Through my own experience I have chosen to follow a minimal vaccination
protocol with my animals. Please take some time to educate yourself on how
vaccines work and the dangers of annual revaccination. Please take the time to
discuss a minimal vaccination protocol with your veterinarian to see if it would be
suitable for your pet. Below is a list of helpful links to help start your research.
Many of the links belong to prestigious universities and researchers who have
realized that annual revaccination is unnecessary. Hopefully more institutions and
veterinarians will be changing their vaccination protocols in the next few years.
| Useful Vaccination Links |
The information on this page is
provided for your own personal
use and is not intended to replace
the advice or guidance of a
veterinarian.
provided for your own personal
use and is not intended to replace
the advice or guidance of a
veterinarian.
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