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NEW!!! VACCINATION PROTOCOL
(deutsche Übersetzung siehe unten)
by Dr. Jean Dodd
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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 sceptics. 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.
ÜBERSETZUNG
NEU!!!
IMPFPROGRAMM von Dr. Jean Dodd
Alle 27
veterinärmedizinischen Universitäten befolgen nun das von Dr. Dodd seit Jahren
empfohlene Immunisationsprotokoll. All diese Spitäler werden anscheinend ihre
Impfprogramme ändern. Dies sind willkommene Neuigkeiten und Sie sollten dies
ausdrucken und zu Ihrem Tierarzt mitnehmen, falls Sie Unterstützung betr.
häufige Wiederholungsimpfungen benötigen.
KURZMELDUNG BETR. IMPFUNGEN
(CIMDA support
Ich möchte Sie darauf
aufmerksam machen, dass alle 27 veterinärmedizinischen Universitäten in Nord
Amerika daran sind, ihre Impfprogramme für Hunde und Katzen zu ändern. Einige
darin enthaltene Informationen werden eine ethische und wirtschaftliche
Herausforderung für Tierärzte bedeuten und man wird auf Skepsis stossen. Einige
Organisationen schlagen in einem politischen Kompromiss vor, Impfungen alle 3
Jahre vorzunehmen, um sowohl diejenigen zu besänftigen, welche
Einkommenverluste befürchten als auch diejenigen, welche Nebeneffekte der
Impfungen befürchten. Politik, Traditionen oder wirtschaftliches Wohlergehen
der Ärzte sollten bei medizinischen Entscheidungen keine Rolle spielen.
NEUE GRUNDSAETZE DER
IMMUNOLOGIE
Das
Immunsystem von Hunden und Katzen ist mit 6 Monaten voll ausgereift. Wenn ein modifizierter
Lebendimpfstoff im Alter von mehr als 6 Monaten verabreicht wird, wird dieser
eine Immunität erzeugen, welche für das ganze Leben des Haustieres ausreicht
(d.h. Hundesstaupe, Parvo, Katzenstaupe). Wenn ein Jahr später eine weitere
Impfung mit modifiziertem Lebendimpfstoff verabreicht wird, so werden die nach
der ersten Impfung erzeugten Antikörper die Antikörper der zweiten Impfung
neutralisieren und es ergibt sich wenig oder kein Effekt. Der Titer wird weder
„verstärkt“ noch werden mehr „Erinnerungszellen“ induziert. Jährliche
Wiederholungsimpfungen für Parvo und Staupe sind nicht nur unnötig, sondern sie
unterwerfen das Haustier den potentiellen Risiken von allergischen Reaktionen
und immungesteuerter hämolytischer Anämie. Es existieren keine wissenschaftlichen
Unterlagen, welche die auf den Etiketten geforderten jährlichen Verabreichungen
von modifizierten Lebendimpfstoffen unterstützen würden. Welpen erhalten
Antikörper mit der Muttermilch. Dieser natürliche Schutz dauert bis zu 8 – 14
Wochen. Welpen und Kätzchen sollten NICHT vor 8 Wochen geimpft werden. Die
mütterlichen Schutzstoffe werden die Impfungen neutralisieren und wenig Schutz
(0 –38 %) wird erzielt. Eine Impfung im Alter von 6 Wochen wird jedoch den
Zeitpunkt der ersten effektiv wirksamen Impfung HINAUSZOEGERN. Impfungen,
welche im Abstand von 2 Wochen verabreicht werden, werden das Immunsystem eher
UNTERDRUECKEN anstatt dieses anzuregen. Eine Serie von Impfungen wird ab
8 Wochen, mit Intervallen von 3-4 Wochen, bis zu 16 Wochen verabreicht. Eine
weitere Impfung nach dem Erreichen von 6 Monaten (normalerweise mit 1 Jahr und
4 Monaten) wird für eine LEBENSLAENGLICHE IMMUNITAET sorgen.
Ein öffentliches Schreiben von Tierärzten aus Grossbritannien enthält
dieselben Aussagen und fordert eine neue Impfpraxis:
Dear Editor
We, the undersigned, would like to bring to your attention our concerns in the
light of recent new evidence regarding vaccination protocol.
The American Veterinary Medical Association Committee report this year states
that 'the one year revaccination recommendation frequently found on many
vaccination labels is based on historical precedent, not scientific data'.
In JAVMA in 1995, Smith notes that 'there is evidence that some vaccines
provide immunity beyond one year. In fact, according to research there is no
proof that many of the yearly vaccinations are necessary and that protection in
many instances may be life long'; also, 'Vaccination is a potent medical
procedure with both benefits and risks for the patient'; further that,
'Revaccination of patients with sufficient immunity does not add measurably to
their disease resistance, and may increase their risk of adverse
post-vaccination events.'
Finally, he states that: 'Adverse events may be associated with the antigen,
adjuvant, carrier, preservative or combination thereof. Possible adverse events
include failure to immunise, anaphylaxis,
immunosuppression, autoimmune disorders, transient infections and/or long-term
infected carrier states.'
The report of the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Taskforce
in JAAHA (39 March/April 2003) is also interesting reading:
'Current knowledgte supports the statement that no vaccine is always safe, no
vaccine is always protective .
Misunderstanding,
misinformation and the conservative nature of our profession have largely
slowed adoption of protocols advocating decreased frequency of vaccination';
'Immunological memory provides durations of immunity for core infectious
diseases that far exceed the traditional
recommendations for annual vaccination. This is supported by a growing body of
veterinary information as well as well-developed epidemiological vigilance in
human medicine that indicates immunity induced by vaccination is extremely long
lasting and, in most cases, lifelong.'
Further, the evidence shows that the duration of immunity for rabies vaccine,
canine distemper vaccine, canine parvovirus vaccine, feline panleukopaenia
vaccine, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivurus have all been
demonstrated to be a minimum of seven years, by serology for rabies
and challenge studies for all others.
The veterinary surgeons below fully accept that no single achievement has had
greater impact on the lives and well-being of our patients, our clients and our
ability to prevent infectious diseases than the developments in annual
vaccines. We, however, fully support the recommendations and guidelines of the
American Animal Hospitals Association Taskforce, to reduce vaccine protocols
for dogs and cats such that booster vaccinations are only given every three
years, and only for core vaccines unless otherwise scientifically justified.
We further suggest that the evidence currently available will soon lead to the
following facts being accepted:
* The immune systems of dogs and cats mature fully at six months and any
modified live virus (MLV) vaccine given after that age produces immunity
that is good for the life of that pet.
* If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the
first vaccine neutralise the antigens from the subsequent so there is little
or no effect; the pet is not 'boosted', nor are more memory cells induced.
* Not only are annual boosters for canine parvovirus and distemper unnecessary,
they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and
immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia.
* There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual
administration of MLV vaccines.
* Puppies and kittens receive antibodies through their mothers' milk. This
natural protection can last eight to 14 weeks.
* Puppies and kittens should NOT be vaccinated at less than eight weeks.
Maternal immunity will neutralise the vaccine and little protection will be
produced.
* Vaccination at six weeks will, however, DELAY the timing of the first
effective vaccine.
* Vaccines given two weeks apart SUPPRESS rather than stimulate the immune
system.
This would give possible new guidelines as follows:
1. A series of vaccinations is given starting at eight weeks of age (or
preferably later) and given three to four weeks apart, up to 16 weeks of age.
2. One further booster is given sometime after six months of age and will then
provide life-long immunity.
In light of data now available showing the needless use and potential harm of
annual vaccination, we call on our profession to cease the policy of annual
vaccination.
Can we wonder that clients are losing faith in vaccination and researching the
issue
themselves? We think they are right to do so. Politics, tradition or the
economic well-being of veterinary surgeons and
pharmaceutical companies should not be a factor in making medical decisions.
It is accepted that the annual examination of a pet is advisable. We undervalue
ourselves, however, if we hang this essential service on the back of
vaccination and will ultimately suffer the consequences.
Do we need to wait until we see actions against vets, such as those launched in
the state of Texas by Dr Robert Rogers? He asserts that the present practice of
marketing vaccinations for companion animals constitutes fraud by
misrepresentation, fraud by silence and theft by deception.
The oath we take as newly-qualified veterinary surgeons is 'to help, or at
least do no harm'. We wish to maintain our position within society, and be
deserving of the trust placed in us as a profession.
It is therefore our contention that those who continue to give annual
vaccinations in the light of new evidence may well be acting contrary to the
welfare of the animals committed to their care.
Yours faithfully
Richard Allport, BVetMed, MRCVS
Sue Armstrong, MA BVetMed, MRCVS
Mark Carpenter, BVetMed, MRCVS
Sarah Fox-Chapman, MS, DVM, MRCVS
Nichola Cornish, BVetMed, MRCVS
Tim Couzens, BVetMed, MRCVS
Chris Day, MA, VetMB, MRCVS
Claire Davies, BVSc, MRCVS
Mark Elliott, BVSc, MRCVS
Peter Gregory, BVSc, MRCVS
Lise Hansen, DVM, MRCVS
John Hoare, BVSc, MRCVS
Graham Hines, BVSc, MRCVS
Megan Kearney, BVSc, MRCVS
Michelle L'oste Brown, BVetMed, MRCVS
Suzi McIntyre, BVSc, MRCVS
Siobhan Menzies, BVM&S, MRCVS
Nazrene Moosa, BVSc, MRCVS
Mike Nolan, BVSc, MRCVS
Ilse Pedler, MA, VetMB, BSc, MRCVS
John Saxton, BVetMed, MRCVS
Cheryl Sears, MVB, MRCVS
Jane Seymour, BVSc, MRCVS
Christine Shields, BVSc, MRCVS
Suzannah Stacey, BVSc, MRCVS
Phillip Stimpson, MA, VetMB, MRCVS
Nick Thompson, BSc, BVM&S, MRCVS
Lyn Thompson, BVSc, MRCVS
Wendy Vere, VetMB, MA, MRCVS
Anuska Viljoen, BVSc, MRCVS, and
Wendy Vink, BVSc, MRCVS
