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Discussion on Influenza & Tetanus: Safe to give at the same time?

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Joy Drost (Joyd)
Posted on Thursday, Mar 22, 2001 - 9:02 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

Dr. O,

I have decided to give my own flu and tetanus shots to my horses as it is much more cost effective than paying a $60.00 barn call every few months. Because my horses race and travel all over the state I give them a flu shot every three months. This becomes rather costly for a shot that I can order for under $10. I know I should ask my vet this question but I don't want to hurt his feelings by not having him give the shots.

Is it safe to give a Flu shot and Tetanus on the same day?
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
Posted on Friday, Mar 23, 2001 - 8:05 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

Yes but condsidering your circumstances you should be giving the new intranansal flu vaccine. See the article on the various vaccines, for details.
DrO
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Joy Drost (Joyd)
Posted on Friday, Mar 23, 2001 - 8:32 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

I've been wanting to try that vaccine but no one in my area seems to know much about it....I'm sort of veterinarian deprived...:). My vet is good but fresh out of school and not extremely familiar with horses. I will read the information regarding this product and see if it looks like something that I can do myself.

Thanks,

Joy
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