Vaccinations 2007

Canine Rabies Challenge Studies Begin

One of the most important vaccine research studies in veterinary medicine is underway at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in Madison.

Newsday Says Rabies Vaccine is 'Sure Way to Protect Pets'; Rabies Challenge Fund Disagrees

“Headlines to the contrary, that didn’t mean that rabies - an essentially untreatable disease, with only one documented human survivor in this country - has disappeared for good.”

Texas Proposes No Exemptions in Rabies Rules

Texas pet owners and animal lovers nationwide who support rabies medical exemption for sick and senior pets are urged to respond to proposed changes to laws covered in TAC 169.21 - 169.34 pertaining to the control and prevention of rabies.

Are We Over Vaccinating Our Pets?

Meadow has spent the past three years in a fight for his life battling cancer. An aggressive mast cell tumor formed directly on the site of his rabies shot.

U.S. Free of Canine Rabies Virus

Federal health experts declared a small victory against a fatal and untreatable virus on Friday, saying canine rabies has disappeared from the United States.

World Rabies Day: September 8, 2007

The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main global sources.

Rabies Prevention A Worldwide Effort

On September 8, 2007, numerous professional organizations - including veterinary and public health authorities - industry partners, and students worldwide will celebrate the inaugural World Rabies Day.

Pet Owners Say “Yes” to Exempt Dogs and Cats from Rabies Vaccinations

Texas residents presented a petition to urge the Texas Department of Health Services to amend its compulsory vaccination of all companion animals for rabies regardless of their health, age, or potential for exposure when it met on Monday August 6, 2007 at the Moreton Building, 1100 W 49th St, Austin, Texas.

Rabies Vaccine Research May Save Some Pain

Rabies is the only vaccine mandated by law for dogs and cats.