Commentary
Throughout this last year, we have seen more information on vaccines than ever. A plethora of it continues to be spewed on vaccine development, virus science and immunity. Much of it lacks the basic context for why vaccines work and why they are critical to disease management and population safety.
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM, wrote a revealing article for PetVet Magazine in October 2020 that we held for this Covid-19 vaccine rollout period, anticipating controversy. She provides a solid history of vaccine development, its value and the various platforms used to develop vaccines.
Vaccination. The concept itself is a covert fundamental of society and culture today as it allows for significant freedom of movement without fear of multiple fatal diseases.” – Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM
Reflecting on Chatfield’s article and the rapid changes in public information on the Covid-19 vaccines, we asked her to provide an update to the original article. Her response was positive and rapid.
Thank you, Dr. Jen!
Sources: Find Chatfield’s original article and her update below:
- Vaccination in the time of Covid-19 and before, PetVet Magazine, October 1, 2020. Link.
- Vaccination in the time of Covid-19: An Update! Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, AHD. Link.
At least no one is offering anyone a puss-soaked cotton ball to place intranasally for a few days. So, it could be worse.” – Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM