Dog Vaccinations – Is Your Dog Being Over Vaccinated

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Over vaccination is an all to common practice today. Many experts have known for years about the adverse effects of over vaccination.

But, far to many veterinarians continue to insist and most pet owners will not contradict their veterinarian. Personally, I do not want my dogs poked and prodded on or experimented on.

Many articles and books have been written on the subject of over vaccination. This information applies to cats as well as dogs.

Over vaccination is terribly dangerous to your dog’s health. As you are the main caregiver, it is up to you to make sure that your dog does not suffer the consequences of being over vaccinated. Sometimes, side effects may not show up for weeks or months, or they may happen immediately. Some typical signs of adverse reactions can be fever, stiffness, sore joints, inflammation, jaundice, central and peripheral nervous system disorders, and susceptibility to infections. There’s more. Liver or kidney failure may follow due to liver enzymes being elevated.

Many breeds are more susceptible than others. They are Akitas, Harlequin Great Danes, Weimaraners, white coated breeds and dilutes within breeds, Standard Poodles, Old English Sheepdogs and some families of American Cocker Spaniels and Vizslas.

Most veterinarians push a combination vaccine. Combination vaccines may contain some that are totally unnecessary for your dog.

Studies have shown that the minimum duration of immunity for vaccines for Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus and Canine Adenovirus can last 5-15 years. Individually. This is known, as testing for antibody titers shows these strains are still offering protection. A Titers (pronounced tighters) is a blood test checking for vaccine strains and can also be given for proof of Rabies vaccinations.

Most states allow a 3 year Rabies vaccination. However, do not give a Rabies shot before it is needed and DO not give it along with a combo vaccine. » Read more: Dog Vaccinations – Is Your Dog Being Over Vaccinated

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Dangers of the Vaccine For Swine Flu

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The health care debate is now everywhere in the America media. At the same time, much less attention is being paid to questions of flu vaccine effectiveness, potential side effects, and almost absent from the debate is any mention of the tragic history of vaccines.

On June 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its alert level to a level six, meaning that a global pandemic is underway. The WHO has a set of International Health Regulations (IHR) that are legally binding upon 194 signatory countries, including the United States. Under IHR, the WHO has the ability to supersede the constitution of the United States and require mandatory vaccinations.

Executive Order 13375 permits federal isolation and quarantine of individuals to prevent transmission of various diseases including “influenza that can cause a pandemic”. Under this 2005 order, anyone violating a quarantine can be punished by a $250,000 fine and a one year prison term.

Another plan released in 2005 by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states that domestic response activities are to be carried out under a broad blueprint that coordinates federal, state and local response teams under the guidance of the Department of Homeland Security.

A document from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) offers a plan for pandemic influenza preparedness that proposes, among other things, possible quarantine, mandatory vaccination, and the use of law enforcement and National Guard support. » Read more: Dangers of the Vaccine For Swine Flu

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