I've just read someone saying the Myxo/RHD1 vac takes 3 weeks to get established and only 2 weeks for RHD2. When Fiver had his Myxo jab they put him down to have the RHD2 in 3 weeks but I said Oh no he can have it 2 weeks later, so they changed the date. Now I am wondering which is correct, taking into consideration how Fiver lost condition after the RHD2 vaccine - I am now wondering was he still establishing the first vac hence him losing condition post 2nd vac.
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Vaccinations Again
- Thread starter tonibun
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Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Nobivac (Myxo/RHD1) does take three weeks to establish immunity but the two week wait is the general protocol length of time between different vaccinations, not necessarily the time wait for establishment of the first. Filavac (RHD1 and 2) takes 1 week to establish, not sure about Eravac.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
^^^^^^ This, plus Eravac takes 7 days to establish a full immune response
Nobivac Myxo-RHD Data Sheet
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-455496
Filavac Data Sheet
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc
Eravac Data Sheet
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/eravac-uk-datasheet-0.pdf
MightyMax
Banned
Hi tonibun
Yes that's correct, the Novibac does take 3 weeks to establish full immunity.
The Filavac (RHD1 +2) and Eravac (RHD1) takes only 1 week.
Two weeks is the 'standard' amount of time recommended to leave between vaccinations, though I would always leave at least three weeks after the Novibac so long as that was practical
MightyMax
Banned
TheThreeB's
Mama Doe
When you say he lost condition Tb, do you mean he became poorly after the jab?
As you may remember, Thor had his Rhd2 jab on the Wednesday, was poorly the weekend and passed the Monday evening. He'd had the Rhd2 jab two weeks after the Combi, was this too soon then? Might the jab have contributed to his death?
I remember Mervinius saying their rabbit wasn't themselves after the jab too! x
As you may remember, Thor had his Rhd2 jab on the Wednesday, was poorly the weekend and passed the Monday evening. He'd had the Rhd2 jab two weeks after the Combi, was this too soon then? Might the jab have contributed to his death?
I remember Mervinius saying their rabbit wasn't themselves after the jab too! x
Well I did have my suspicions. He is young and in vgc, his coat lost its shine, his poohs went small and he didn't have the same appetite like he usually has. I did think I was losing him. I didn't contact the Vets as I didn't think there would be anything they could do, and I certainly didn't want to upset him with a Vet's visit, although he is good at the Vets. So, it makes you wonder. I have since mentioned it to the Vet when I took Dixie and Pixie for their vacs. We just don't know really.
MightyMax
Banned
Anything like a vaccination is a strain on the immune system whilst it mounts a adequate response.
It never surprises me if buns lose a little condition, or get a weepy eye or something at times like that. So long as they pick up within a couple of weeks things are usually OK
I am sorry I didn't wait the 3 weeks but the Vets should have explained it to me, I thought they had made a mistake with the appointment date. Will the RHD2have taken then if he were building antibodies for the Myxo/RHD1? As the RHD2 includes the 1, are they going to produce just one vaccine to cover all 3?
MightyMax
Banned
We only have our vets to guide us, so of course we go with their advice. Babies have loads of vaccinations all at the same time, and the body is very versatile and capable of coping. I am sure things will be OK.
There maybe a plan to work towards a three in one vaccine. I certainly hope so. Then for one thing the RHD1 component won't be doubled up on.
