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Dr. Jean Dodd's NEW vaccine protocol

PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

Dr. W. Jean Dodd's vaccination protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North American veterinary schools. I highly recommend that you read this. Copy and save it to your files. Print it and pass it out at dog fairs, cat shows, kennel club meetings, dog parks, give a copy to your veterinarian and groomer, etc., etc. Get the word out.

Hi everyone.... THIS is wonderful news, that the veterinary schools are now going to be teaching that over-vaccination of pets (once a year "boosters") is not only unnecessary, but in some cases can be harmful or deadly! It has information for both dogs and cats. There still is an ongoing study regarding the Rabies vaccine. Most states now allow (reluctantly) 3 year Rabies, but the study is collecting data on whether or not even that may be too much. They are looking at 8 or 10 year Rabies!I hope you have all stopped having yearly boosters for your pets. If you're concerned with immune levels, have the vet run a Titer test. THEN and only then, if the levels are below acceptable, should you have a booster. After all, when is the last time you had a "booster" for smallpox, or whooping cough, or anything else you had shots for as a child? Immune systems work the same in all mammals, and the concept that pets have to have yearly shots doesn't make any more sense than if you had have shots every year. If mammal's immune systems were that weak in fending off these things, all of them, us included, would have been extinct years ago!

VACCINATION NEWS FLASH

I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present anethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs those concerned about potential side effects.

Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well being should not be a factor in medical decision.

NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY

"Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus (MLV) vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (i.e: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced."< BR> Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies receive antibodies through their mother's milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeksapart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 months) will provide lifetime immunity.

Thanks for that UVW.  I haven't boostered yearly for.......................... years and I live in the UK but this is a good sign and long overdue!

I have only ever had puupies vacinated and then a booster at one year, and that was it. All were healthy throughout their lives. Now this maybe just coincidence, but with my current dog I took out Pet Insurance, and one of the conditions was that the dog should have yearly boosters. So, in line with my policy, I had him boostered. He was okay after the first one, although looking back, that was the start of his bowel problems, although at that time they were very mild. After the second booster, all hell let loose!!! Eventually, after a year of trying this med and that med, and this food and that food, he finally had biopsies taken of the liver, pancreas, lymph nodes, small bowel and large bowel, and was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He was put on a huge dose of Prednisilone to begin with, and developed Iatrogenic Cushings, as well as staph and fungul infections. What a nightmare. He is now on an anti-inflammatory dose of Prednisilone and metronidazole for the Bacterial Overgrowth, and has recovered from being a skeleton to weighing 38kg.

Now my point is--Was it a coincidence that the severe symptoms began after the second Booster. Was it the Booster itself, or was it because so many shepherds have a dodgy immune system anyway.

Brady Bee, There are many horror stories like yours out there!  I believe that yearly boosters cause much more damage than we'll ever know. 

I think Vets are reluctant to give up their bread and butter vaccination scam!  Your dog isn't even guaranteed NOT to get distemper, parvo etc when they've been boostered every year!  If your dog gets parvo, you have no come back on the company that produced the vaccine... what's all that about?

Missbeeb, you are so right about Vets. I always think that as children we are vaccinated for this and that, and we dont have to have yearly boosters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This website claims the article is not from Dr. Dodd's ....

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM

So long as they're moving in the right direction, I don't care who wrote the article, it's a start.

Worth being READ. This article and research pertains to EVERYONE, that owns a dog or cat!

uvw, thanks for the information about Dr. Dodd's protocal being accepted.  This is very good news.  I know that several  research vets have suspected that too many rabies vaccinations can perhaps cause a certain type of cancer which can start at the injection site. 

I agree, it would be great; however, Osthugelland is right,  the "News Flash" is a hoax, Dr. Dodds did NOT put it out.  Here is what she has to say about it on her website:

FYI, regarding that ‘vaccine protocol’ which is excerpted below– please be advised that it is NOT Dr. Jean Dodds’

" ... I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for Vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to Vets, and there will be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctors economic well-being should not be a factor in a medical decision..."

To follow is her reply to me regarding what is being circulated via the internet (again). She has since asked me to assist with this unfortunate situation and that's why I'm asking that this post be forwarded -- to let everyone know that the other post contains false information:

“Dear Helen: No , … This is the broadcast message sent around the world, or so it seems, LAST YEAR. It is not from me. I even got an e-mail from the AVMA last year asking where I got my information and data from ! Jean”