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Reactions to VHD vaccines

RosRWAF

RosRWAF

Warren Scout
"There have recently been some concerns expressed regarding reactions to VHD vaccines. These can happen, and the most common issues are being off colour for 1-2 days, becoming lame on one front leg, and developing a skin lesion at the site of injection, which can range from mildly irritating to the loss of skin. It is important to discuss any concerns you might have, in advance of vaccination, with your vet, and if your rabbit has a reaction, to discuss this with them, and request that they submit an official suspected adverse reaction form to the company. Only if this is done, can drug companies identify risks and act appropriately. Vaccination can prevent this horrible, fatal disease, so, even if your rabbit has had a reaction in the past, discuss the issue with your vet, as a different vaccine make may be given, or steps can be taken to minimise the risk and severity of any future reactions."



Richard Saunders

BSc(Hons)BVSC CertZooMed CBiol MRCVS

RWAF Veterinary Advisor
 
Would you advise one particular vaccine in place of another?
As I am aware there are three types of vaccine avaliable, Cylap, Lapinjec and Anivac.
We use Lapinject but are kean to try the Anivac one, would you say they are all equal in their effectivness?
 
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