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Originally Posted by CheapShots
The primary vaccine that causes "most" vaccine reactions is Leptospirosis. CheapShots does not give that vaccine and in most cases it is not needed. The "core vaccinations" used in veterinary medicine are DA2PP, Bordetella, and Rabies. It is highly unlikely that Rabies would cause an anaphylactic reaction as it is a killed vaccine while the rest are modified live or attenuated. I bet if you looked at the records you may find lepto in the vaccines given and that is the most likely reactant.
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I agree that the Lepto vaccine is the most frequent cause of adverse reactions. However, I don’t vaccinate for Lepto, and I
would never give the rabies vaccination on the same day as other vaccinations. In fact, I separate them out by several weeks.
The rabies shot was the only vaccine he received that day and it was indeed the cause of the reaction. My Vet consulted with the vaccine manufacturer and they agreed that the event was “consistent with an immediate type hypersensitivity reaction” (their words). The vaccine manufacturer also paid for all of the reaction-related emergency care. This was not the first time they have seen this kind of reaction and it wasn’t the first time my Vet had seen it either. My dog now has (in my current state) a permanent medical waiver for the rabies vaccination. There are quite a few states that have enacted legislation that allow for a rabies vaccine waiver...because of adverse (and life threatening) reactions.
While my dog experienced the most severe reaction that I have personal knowledge of, as a member of numerous dog-related groups for many years...I have seen and heard of quite a few adverse reactions to the rabies vaccine (as well as other vaccines).
CheapShots, I’m sure that you are a dedicated professional who provides a valuable low cost service. I have no doubt that there are folks who are happy with you and your services and I’m not trying to discount that in any way.
However, based on my 15-some years worth of research along with my personal experience, when it comes to vaccinations, there are two things I consider imperative: A thorough medical exam prior to the vaccination and quick access to emergency care after the vaccination, if it becomes necessary.