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Julie (April)
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 19, 2000 - 11:31 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
I have read so many articles with varying viewpoints on what is the proper age to start immunizing a foal and am now utterly confused! What is the proper age to start immunizations? And how often should they be given?
I read that two sets of vaccinations about three weeks apart will suffice for a year. And I have read that a set of vaccinations need to take place monthly at least for six months.
I have read that immunizations should start at two months of age. And I have also read that vacinations, if given before four months of age, won't be any good. Help! Please advise!
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
Posted on Thursday, Sep 21, 2000 - 7:17 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
I suggest you read the general article on vaccinations, your specific questions are dealt with in there. Then follow our suggestions in the Vaccination Schedules, unless your vet has a good reason for not doing that way.
DrO
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Julie (April)
Posted on Sunday, Sep 24, 2000 - 11:26 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
Thank you! I read the article. In the Weanlings section it says what to do at 4 mo., 5 mo. and so on. Does this mean that vaccinations should be started at 4 mo. and then repeated at 5 mo. and so on? Or does it mean that if the foal is vaccinated at one of those ages it is done till the next year?
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
Posted on Monday, Sep 25, 2000 - 11:50 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Repeated most vaccines require frequent boosters to get them started.
DrO
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Irma Magdalena Parker (Irma)
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2000 - 1:14 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
I have a vaccine which says for 9 mos or older, would this be safe for my 4 mo. old filly???
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 18, 2000 - 7:50 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Irma,
I would recomend you follow the instructions.
DrO
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