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Duration of immunity in cats after vaccination or naturally acquired infection
Author(s) -
Coyne M. J.,
Burr J. H. H.,
Yule T. D.,
Harding M. J.,
Tresnan D. B.,
McGavin D.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.149.18.545
Subject(s) - vaccination , immunity , cats , duration (music) , medicine , immunology , immune system , art , literature
The necessity for cats to be vaccinated annually against common pathogens has been questioned because sarcomas have infrequently been reported at the injection site. However, with few exceptions, the duration of immunity induced by vaccination or infection is uncertain, and there may therefore be a risk associated with a decision not to revaccinate. This article reviews the information available about the duration of immunity induced by vaccination or infection in cats, and reveals many shortcomings that make blanket recommendations impossible. Each vaccine must be considered individually.