CommuniVET™ | Vaccination conversations on CommuniVET: Part 2

Presented by Enid Stiles, DVM, MSc, and Melanie Normand, DVM

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Name

First name *

Last name *

License number *

Province where you practise *

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Questions

1. True or False. Core vaccines are those recommended for some dogs based on lifestyle, geographic location and risk of exposure. *

True

False

2. Which statement(s) is/are true concerning the new Vaccine Lifestyle-based Calculator? *

Can help you establish a vaccine protocol for each individual patient.

The calculator is available on the aaha.org website.

You can input the dog’s age at initial vaccination and check off individual lifestyle factors that apply.

The calculator will provide you with vaccine recommendations, including the timing of these vaccines.

All of the above.

3. True or False. For the initial puppy DAPPv series, a final booster at 18–20 weeks of age may be preferred, particularly in areas of high canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus risk. *

True

False

4. For DAPPv, after the initial vaccination series, when is the next booster recommended? *

1 year

2 years

3 years

>3 years

5. True or False. After the first rabies dose, a booster in 1 year is recommended in order to immunize any animals that failed to respond to the first dose. *

True

False

6. True or False. For the Leptospirosis and Borrelia burgdorferi vaccinations, it is recommended to give 2 doses 2–4 weeks apart, then a single dose within 1 year following the last dose, then subsequent boosters annually. *

True

False

7. Which statement(s) can be found in the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines regarding overdue vaccines or unknown vaccine history? *

The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks in cases of dogs with unknown immune status or vaccination history.

In cases of overdue vaccines, it is recommended to consult specific vaccine manufacturers for instructions.

Licensed canine vaccines have a high degree of proven safety and efficacy. For this reason, dogs that present with an incomplete or ambiguous vaccination or health history can still be vaccinated with the expectation of a protective immune response and a low risk of serious postvaccination adverse effects.

When in doubt, vaccinate!

All of the above.

8. True or False. When a dog receives multiple vaccines at the same appointment, the immune response to each antigen (vaccine) will be diminished. *

True

False

9. Which statement(s) regarding multiple vaccinations and adverse events is/are NOT aligned with the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines? *

Administration of multiple doses of parenteral vaccine at the same appointment, particularly among small breed dogs (≤10 kg), may increase the risk of an acute onset adverse reaction.

Adverse event risk can be diminished by reducing the quantity of vaccine antigens presented to the patient's immune system.

Reducing antigenic stimuli can be achieved by reducing the number of vaccines administered at a single office visit.

All of the above.

None of the above.

10. When separating the vaccines for a dog that is due for multiple vaccines at the same time, what interval is recommended between vaccinations? *

1 day

1 week

10 days

>2 weeks