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The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines emphasize the importance of core vaccines for all dogs, including Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Rabies, while also considering additional vaccines based on individual risk factors. Communication with clients about the necessity of vaccinations is crucial for public health and individual dog health, especially for those in shelters. Veterinary teams are encouraged to personalize vaccination plans and consistently educate clients on the benefits of vaccinations.

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The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines emphasize the importance of core vaccines for all dogs, including Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Rabies, while also considering additional vaccines based on individual risk factors. Communication with clients about the necessity of vaccinations is crucial for public health and individual dog health, especially for those in shelters. Veterinary teams are encouraged to personalize vaccination plans and consistently educate clients on the benefits of vaccinations.

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2022 AAHA CANINE VACCINATION GUIDELINES

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3 Takeaways
important to talk to clients about the All dogs should have the following core vaccines:
need for of vaccines to protect their • Distemper
dogs from disease. • Adenovirus
• Parvovirus
Vaccines also protect against diseases • +/- Parainfluenza (often included in combination vaccines)
that can be passed from dogs to • Leptospira
humans and are crucial for public health. • Rabies
Other vaccines are just as essential to an individual dog’s health,
When the whole veterinary team is depending on the dog’s lifestyle and risk factors. These include:
onboard with vaccine protocols,
clients receive consistent messaging.
• Lyme disease
• Bordetella
• Canine influenza
• Rattlesnake toxoid
What’s Core for This Dog? Vaccination plans start with the required vaccines for all dogs,
Check out our vaccine calculator at but you determine what additional vaccines are necessary for
aaha.org/canine-vaccinations each of your patients.

The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines empower


you to make the best possible personalized vaccine
Vaccinating Dogs recommendations for your patients based on their lifestyle
and exposure risks.
in Shelters
Dogs in shelters are more likely to be
exposed to infectious diseases, and 2 Actions
vaccine protocols should reflect this
For every dog, ask: What’s “core” for this patient?
enhanced risk.
Remember, core vaccines are required for all dogs, but other
See the 2022 AAHA Canine vaccines should also be considered “required” for certain
Vaccination Guidelines at aaha.org/ dogs. Vaccine plans should be personalized and based on
canine-vaccinations for information on risk levels and good clinical judgement.
designing vaccine plans for shelter dogs.
Train your team to talk to clients about vaccines and why they
are a vital part of their dog’s health plan.
aaha.org/canine-vaccinations
1 Thing to Never Forget
When vaccines are overdue or unknown, consider that the
benefits of vaccinating outweigh the risks in most cases.
These guidelines are generously A good rule of thumb is: When in doubt, vaccinate.
supported by Boehringer Ingelheim
Animal Health, Merck Animal
Health, Zoetis Petcare, and Elanco
©2022 AAHA Animal Health.

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