CNYACE In-Person CE Event: Topics in Companion Animal Vaccines

Topics in Companion Animal Vaccines:
Companion Animal Vaccines—Updates and Questions
Updates on Companion Animal Vaccine Risk and Associated Adverse Events
Vaccine Hesitancy, Communication and Compliance

Presented by: George Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVPM (Epi)

Companion Animal Vaccine Guidelines – Updates and Questions

AAHA and WSAVA have updated small animal vaccination guidelines in recent years, and pertinent changes and their implications will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees should be able to recognize recent changes to AAHA and WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines.
2. Attendees should be able to explain the basis for recent changes to AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.
3. Attendees should be able to effectively implement recent changes to AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines into hospital vaccination protocols.

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Updates on Companion Animal Vaccine Risk and Associated Adverse Events

Client concern regarding vaccine safety in dogs and cats remains a major issue, and this session will discuss recently published clinical research on companion animal vaccine safety.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees should be able to identify specific manifestations of vaccine-associated adverse events that have been recently researched.
2. Attendees should be able to communicate the amount of adverse event risks reported with companion animal vaccines.
3. Attendees should be able to explain protocol strategies that might reduce the risk of adverse events after vaccination.

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Vaccine Hesitancy, Communication, and Compliance

Clients may decline or avoid appointments for initial vaccinations or boosters due to concerns about possible vaccine risks. This session will address research on the foundation of these concerns and steps to help reduce vaccine hesitancy in your practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees should be able to explain the spectrum of client perceptions regarding companion animal vaccine safety.
2. Attendees should be able to discuss vaccine risk-benefit scenarios as impacted by client-doctor trust relationships.
3. Attendees should be able to discuss different strategies which address different foundational beliefs in vaccine hesitancy.