• Vaccines are dead, inactive or modified disease agents that cause the immune system to produce antibodies and "memory cells" specific to the disease.
• Vaccination is the best way to prepare a pet's immune system to stop infections when the "real" disease strikes.
• The benefits of vaccination greatly outweigh the risks.
• Vaccines have saved the lives of millions of cats and dogs.

^¹DVM The Newsmagazine of Veterinary Medicine, November 2002.

^²New strains of calicivirus are emerging that current vaccines do not protect against.

There are many ways for pets to be exposed to disease-causing organisms. Healthy-appearing animals can spread viruses and bacteria. You could unknowingly carry disease-causing organisms to a pet on hands, clothing or shoes. When such exposures occur, a pet's immune system needs to be prepared. Vaccinating your pet as recommended by your veterinarian can protect it from illness or death.

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