Vaccinations - Jack Russell Terriers
Young puppies are highly susceptible to certain infectious diseases and should be vaccinated against them as soon as they are old enough to build an immunity.
Because each puppy or adult is an individual case and proper handling and administration of the vaccine is so important, vaccination should be given only by those familiar with the techniques. Young puppies are highly susceptible to certain infectious diseases and should be vaccinated against them as soon as they are old enough to build an immunity. These diseases are distemper, infectious hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and coronavirus. To be effective, vaccinations must be keep current. This suggested vaccination schedule should provide adequate protection at minimum cost.
Recommended Vaccination Schedule
| Age of Dog | Vaccine Recommended |
|---|---|
| At 6 to 8 weeks | Canine Distemper Measles Paraninfluenza (CPI) Parvovirus |
| At 8 to 12 weeks | DHLPP
Rabies (at 12 weeks) |
| At 16 weeks | DHLPP with or without Corona* |
| At 12 months | Rabies |
| Annual Booster | DHLPP with or without Corona* Rabies (1 or 3 years depending on manufacturer's recommendations) |
| * Corona vaccination is optional. Give first shot at 12 weeks of age. | |