Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Firstly this thread is NOT to try to discourage anyone from having their Rabbits vaccinated with the RHD2 Vaccine when it becomes available.
But a few RUers have PM'd me expressing some concerns about it, especially relating to the fact that it may also be 'doubling up' the RHD1 dose covered by the current Nobivac Myxo-RHD combi vaccine. Some folk have said they dont feel able to express concerns on here incase they are accused of trying to put people off having the vaccine done.
A decision to vaccinate or not is one that can only be made by the individual Rabbit owner after advice from a Vet they trust. I am putting my head above the parapet and saying that I do have some real concerns about having my Rabbits vaccinated with the RHD2 vaccine. My Vet (whom I trust 100%) is trying to find out a lot more about the specific vaccine from the French Company who manufacture it as she feels she needs to know a lot more facts about it.
So I thought that I would start this thread to enable all of us to discuss any concerns we have about the RHD2 vaccine and to feel able to do so without any assumption that we are being 'irresponsible' and discouraging others from vaccinating their own Rabbits.
One of mine who will not receive the Vaccine is Lord H, he had his combi vac 2 weeks ago and he had a severe reaction to it. He was very poorly for 3 days. Strange as the previous two years vaccinations have not been a problem.
How is everyone else feeling about the addition of the RHD2 vaccine and has your Vet given you much information about it ?
But a few RUers have PM'd me expressing some concerns about it, especially relating to the fact that it may also be 'doubling up' the RHD1 dose covered by the current Nobivac Myxo-RHD combi vaccine. Some folk have said they dont feel able to express concerns on here incase they are accused of trying to put people off having the vaccine done.
A decision to vaccinate or not is one that can only be made by the individual Rabbit owner after advice from a Vet they trust. I am putting my head above the parapet and saying that I do have some real concerns about having my Rabbits vaccinated with the RHD2 vaccine. My Vet (whom I trust 100%) is trying to find out a lot more about the specific vaccine from the French Company who manufacture it as she feels she needs to know a lot more facts about it.
So I thought that I would start this thread to enable all of us to discuss any concerns we have about the RHD2 vaccine and to feel able to do so without any assumption that we are being 'irresponsible' and discouraging others from vaccinating their own Rabbits.
One of mine who will not receive the Vaccine is Lord H, he had his combi vac 2 weeks ago and he had a severe reaction to it. He was very poorly for 3 days. Strange as the previous two years vaccinations have not been a problem.
How is everyone else feeling about the addition of the RHD2 vaccine and has your Vet given you much information about it ?