Vaccines are for life. Developing preventive vaccine protocols that…

Presented by Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline)

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Questions

1. Which of the following is not a lifestyle risk factor that needs to be considered when developing a vaccine protocol for an individual cat? *

Age and life stage

Health status

History

Sex

2. The core vaccinations for kittens and cats under 2 years of age are: *

Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (FVRCP), feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and rabies

FVRCP and rabies

FVRCP and Chlamydia felis

FVRCP and FeLV

3. Maternally derived immunity (MDI): *

Can interfere with response to vaccination

Is expected to wane by 6 months of age in most kittens

May persist in some kittens longer than previously considered

All of the above

4. FeLV vaccine is a core vaccination for kittens because: *

It helps veterinary clinics increase their income

Kittens are more susceptible to infection than adult cats

There is no FeLV maternally derived immunity

All of the above

5. In cases where kittens miss a booster in their vaccine series, the series will need to be restarted: *

After the spay or neuter

Only if the caregiver has decided to let the cat outside

At another clinic

If 6 weeks have elapsed since the last vaccine

6. Which of the following does not apply. Indoor cats are at risk of certain infectious agents via: *

Transfer on fomites

Transfer of aerosol particles through window screens

Transmission in bats and other wildlife

Exposure only if they go outside on the lawn

7. Cats over 10 years of age that have received vaccinations consistently throughout their lifetime: *

Only need rabies vaccination; they have permanent immunity to everything else

Should not be vaccinated due to the increased risk of vaccine adverse events

Need vaccination protocols tailored to their ongoing individual needs

Only need vaccines if they have outdoor access

8. Cats testing positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV): *

Need vaccination protocols tailored to their ongoing individual needs

Should never be vaccinated

May have increased need of vaccination due to the risk of FIV-related immune suppression

a and c

9. Vaccination of cats with chronic disease: *

Should be less frequent than label recommendations

May be critical for protection since their active disease may contribute to immune suppression, making them more vulnerable to infectious disease

Should be avoided, as the risk of vaccine-related adverse events is too high

All of the above

10. Vaccination of a stray adult cat should: *

Be given based on the assumption that the cat has never had any vaccinations

Be given based on the assumption that the cat has had all vaccinations previously, consistently and on time

Include boosters at 4 weeks for FVRCP and FeLV to ensure appropriate memory immunity

a and c