Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is a concern for people and pets alike, especially if it results in reduced rabies vaccination coverage writes J. Scott Weese, DVM, DACVIM. He also acknowledges that concerns about adverse events are real but ultimately de minimis making the risk:reward worth it.
Weese shares results from studies referencing adverse events in dogs and cats.
Source: Worms and Germs, September 14, 2023. Link.
If we had lower vaccination rates we’d have fewer animals with vaccine reactions but a lot more animals with severe and potentially fatal disease.”
Also see: Are veterinarians giving too many vaccines to their patients, Zoetis, LinkedIn, August 2023. Link. Veterinary educator Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, FFCP-Elite, addresses vaccine questions, confidence and needs for vaccinating pets, as well as adverse reactions.