Recurring Vaccines for Dogs

What vaccines do you need to give your dog repeatedly? And how often? We’ve got the complete guide here:

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Vaccine	Primary DosePuppy	Primary DoseAdult	Booster	Recommendation
Distemper	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Adenovirus – 2	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Parainfluenza	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Bordetella bronchiseptica	3 doses, 6-9-12 weeks	2-3 doses 3 wk apart	Annual	Recommended for dog housed in Kennels, Pounds, etc. Mostly needed for doggie daycares
Parvovirus	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	1 dose	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages. Optional dose at 5 months- to overcome maternal antibody interference
Lyme Disease : Borrelia burgdorferi	Two doses : may be at 12 and 15 wks	2-3 doses 3 wks apart	Annual	Optional, has regional prevalence
Corona Virus	Begin at 6 weeks & every 3 wks until 12 wks of age	2-3 doses, 3 wks apart	Annual	Optional. Incidence not known – Routine vaccination to be justified.MLV not available.
Giardia	8^th and 11^th wk	2 doses, 3-4 wk apart	6 months	Optional
Leptospirosis	8^th and 11^th wk	2 doses, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Typically administered in combination with Distemper and ICH
Rabies	3 months of age	1 dose	Annual	Booster optional but beneficial, IM route ( depends on local statutes).Some recommend first dose earlier than 3months in endemic/high exposure area

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