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04-05-2014, 11:09 PM | #1 |
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| Over 99% of Vaccine Reactions go Unreported Over 99% Of Vaccine Reactions Go Unreported In Dogs And Cats | Dogs Naturally Magazine Over 99% Of Vaccine Reactions Go Unreported In Dogs And Cats Pet vaccines have recently come under fire as their inherent dangers are becoming more and more recognized. You’d have to be pretty much living in a cave if you haven’t seen the recent onslaught of information questioning the safety of vaccines. But suffice it to say that, like any other pharmaceutical product, there are both risks and benefits to vaccines. The risks range from mild inflammation to allergies, hypothyroidism and even sudden anaphylactic shock. Who’s Reporting Vaccine Reactions In Dogs And Cats? Well, this is where it gets worrisome. Let’s assume that you take your dog or puppy in for a vaccination and she suffers a vaccine reaction. Now it would have to something very sudden and severe in the first place for most vets to even call it a vaccine reaction. Although vaccine reactions can take weeks, months or even years to develop (think of allergies, joint disease, renal disease or hypothyroidism), in the majority of cases, vets only think of vaccine reactions if the dog suffers classic symptoms like sudden explosive diarrhea, lethargy and pain within a few hours of the vaccine. Now you might think that vets are better able to see vaccine reactions and are eager to report them. However less than 1% of human vaccine adverse reactions get reported to the FDA. Less than 1%. I’d wager that that it’s even lower for veterinary vaccines. But unlike human vaccine reactions, veterinary vaccine reactions don’t get reported to the FDA. So Who’s Keeping Track Of Those Vaccine Reactions? The CVB (the Center for Veterinary Biologics), a division of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is responsible for approving and labelling and veterinary vaccines, and for tracking adverse events. Here’s a little story about how good a job the CVB does at monitoring vaccine safety. In September 2013, veterinarian Ron Hines received two letters from dog owners whose dogs had died after receiving the lepto vaccine. So he called the veterinarian’s inquiry line at the CVB and was informed that adverse reactions wouldn’t be discussed with him – that they were “proprietary” and property of the vaccine manufacturers. What? We aren’t allowed to see the reports of adverse events? No wonder people think vaccine reactions are rare. Unlike pet foods and drugs, there’s no place where vets, or even you and I, can find reports on their safety. Think about all the dogs that died from melamine poisoning a few years back. Now imagine that happening without any reporting to the FDA and without pet owners having a place to find the reports on what foods were poisoning pets. This is what is happening now with vaccines. We have nowhere to go to find out about their safety. So since Dr Hines didn’t have access to the adverse reports for those lepto vaccines, he asked the CVB to view the initial safety studies on them. The CVB again refused to share that information. “You can see all bad reaction reports on the vaccines you take anytime – they are posted online.” says Hines. “But you are not allowed to see the same information when it comes to your pet.” So Dr Hines filed a Freedom of Information Request and although the CVB told him it wasn’t possible, in December of 2013, he was finally able to see the adverse reports involving lepto vaccines. But neither of the dogs who died were in those reports. How could that be? Well, it seems that 90% of adverse reactions don’t get reported to the CVB. They go directly to the vaccine manufacturers. This Is Where It Gets Weird What happens when an adverse vaccine reaction gets reported to the vaccine manufacturer, which happens 90% of the time? They’re required to pass those reports to the CVB, right? Wrong. The only time the CVB receives adverse reports from the vaccine manufacturers is if they request them. And from what Dr Hines learned, that’s a rare occurrence. So the reports on those two dogs, and I’d wager thousands of others, who reportedly died from after vaccination weren’t monitored or seen by anybody but the vaccine manufacturers. Let’s recap … Only 1% of adverse reactions to vaccines are likely to be reported Of those, 90% are reported to the vaccine manufacturer directly, but not the CVB When the vaccine manufacturers receive those reports, they are not obligated to send them to the CVB and the CVB doesn’t routinely request them. The minuscule number of reports that do reach the CVB aren’t accessible to vets or the general public. There is no way for vets and pet owners to find out just how many adverse reactions are caused by vaccines. What kind of messed up system is that? What Can We Do To Change This? If you suspect your dog or cat has suffered an adverse event from a vaccine, then make sure your vet fills out a report with the CVB. Here is the link – make sure you stand over his shoulder while it’s completed or it may never reach the CVB. Note that you can’t make a report without first contacting the vaccine manufacturer. Don’t let it end there – the CVB must be contacted directly. Finally, here is some good news and a request from Dr Hines: “On Jan 8, 2014, I received an email from the Center For Veterinary Biologics informing me that they plan to change their policy and make vaccine manufacturers report all undesirable (adverse) vaccine reactions to them. The pharmaceutical companies will not be pleased. They have their lobbyists, but there is no one in Washington lobbying for you and your pet. You need to let the CVB and your congressmen know that you support the CVB’s decision. Add that the information needs to be posted on the CVB website in a understandable/readable manner for pet owners like you – just as the FDA posts adverse event reports for the vaccines you and your family receive on their site to help you make wise decisions.” Please let the CVB know that you demand better of them. This will be a long and bloody fight, but it’s a battle worth winning.
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04-06-2014, 05:09 AM | #2 |
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| Thank you for posting this.......I read this a few years ago and was stunned. This is why people have the false belief that reactions are rare. When we see the reported number for some kind of suspected reaction the actual number is actually quite higher. The other problem is a lot of vets don't recognize most reactions. They are only familiar with an immediate reaction. Some reactions won't show for up to 45 days. How many times has a reaction been called a "coincidence" when it happens a day or two later or even weeks later. How many times has someone posted that their pup has suddenly developed seizures, allergies, or even, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia and been told it's just a coincidence? We can't rely on the vet to report reactions we have to do this ourselves so we can get a better understanding as to how frequently this is happening.
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04-06-2014, 05:50 AM | #3 |
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| I am sick in bed, but had to respond just briefly. I don't have time to go through all of this, nor do I feel well enough. Suffice it to say that I clicked on just two links and the second one said that distemper is rare......whoever said that is to quote the first article, "living in a cave"' I hear of distemper cases all of the time! The ONLY reason it is not rampant is because of vaccines. And, of course we all hear of parvo all of the time. My only hope is that all of this pounding the boards of the risks of vaccines does not stop people from properly immunizing their pups. YES, there are risks, but the risk FAR outweighs the benefits. Playing Russian Roulette with my pups' health is NOT an option. You all know how many I have had in my home and probably more than you can imagine and they are not dying right and left from vaccines. Any reactions they have had have been relatively minor. Happens with humans as well.
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04-06-2014, 06:19 AM | #4 |
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| Even though it is preached on here not to get the lepto vaccine my dogs are 8 and have never had a reaction to it. They are also healthy and never had any health problems associated with it or any other vaccines. They have never had a reaction to any vaccine
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04-06-2014, 06:37 AM | #5 | |
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04-06-2014, 06:58 AM | #7 |
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| Here we go again! Distemper is NOT RARE in the wild animal population. My sister had a raccoon on her roof a few years ago when her doberman was a puppy. Thankfully, she was vaccinated against this so when they went out into their yard to see what all the noise on their roof was and took Bella with she was protected. They have a neighbor who does wild animal rehab and asked her to come over to help with what they could tell was a sick animal. The first thing she asked when she saw Bella in the yard was whether or not she was vaccinated against distemper. She went on to say that it is VERY COMMON for raccoons to spread distemper and because they live in urban areas to always make sure your pet has been properly vaccinated. It's the same as some parents choosing not to vaccinate against childhood diseases. My uncle who is not 92 yrs old had polio as a child. Thankfully, he was able to overcome the that effected the left side of his body. To this day he talks about all of the people that were saved by the invention of the Polio vaccine and were saved from this dreaded disease. It really bothers me when the holistic believes start beating the drum of conspiracy regarding vaccines for both humans and animals. They are necessary to protect the greater population whether it be animals or humans. I also don't get the entire "OMG my pet is going to die from anesthesia" thing. To play of the holistic hocus pocus they must always place fear and doubt into the discussion instead of proven scientific facts. When the facts can't be produced the claim is then to offer conspiracy against government regulations. I don't buy it, not for one second.
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04-06-2014, 07:19 AM | #8 |
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| [Qute] "There you go again saying things like people have false beliefs. I know you think everyone but you is stupid and just need enlightening and that veterinarians have no good sense of reactions. But honestly vets aren't the imbeciles you make them out to be. The reason people don't report reactions is because they don't occur at the alarming rate that you claim they do. Any dog having a reaction should see a vet. Any dog with a problem should see a vet, and IMO, not a holistic one. I have a seizure dog and it galls me to no end when people claim he might have gotten it from vaccines or diets or any other of the conjecture conspiracy theories put forth by the holistic machine. Lol. I am vaccinating my dogs and there are living into ripe old age regardless." [Quote] You have been on this board long enough to know other members are allowed to voice their opinions even though it may differ from another members opinion. Just because I voice another point of view is no reason to insult or degrade my posts. I'll clarify for you as to my reference as to why most vets don't recognize vaccine reactions, especially if it's a delayed reaction, is based on Dr. Schultz's studies. This is not coming from my opinion, this information is coming from Dr. Schultz, who has spoken often about this subject. I didn't just pull this out of the blue, Dr. Schultz is a world renowned researcher so I think he may know a little more about this than you do. It might be to your befit to read some of his work to familiarize yourself with his findings. I think he may know a thing or two in this area. I see what you tried to do here.... This is not a holistic issue it's an issue about vaccines and how to do them it a safe way for our pets to be protected without adding unnecessary risks by administering unneeded vaccines. The Op posted about underreported reactions and I was agreeing with this issue. I never said not to vaccine, so I don't know why this is brought up concerning my post???
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04-06-2014, 07:28 AM | #9 |
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| Distemper is not rare in domestic animals either.
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04-06-2014, 07:30 AM | #10 |
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| Bottom line is that the research has shown that we have over vaccinated dogs in the past. AAHA is very aware of this and has revised its guidelines. I don't think anyone would argue that point. The problem as I see it is that many people read these things and assume that vaccines are bad and/or unnecessary. That is a very scary thing.
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04-06-2014, 07:32 AM | #11 |
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| Here .. read this and remember it can also happen in dogs. People become so overly afraid of vaccines that they lose common sense somewhere along the line and don't protect their children: O.C. measles outbreak spurs officials to call for immunizations - latimes.com For those of you who think it is safe to not vaccinate your pups, I strongly suggest you buy him/her a bubble to live in. Definitely don't take him/her to dog parks!!
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04-06-2014, 07:42 AM | #12 | |
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One percent reporting is a disgrace, this has to improve because without this information this kind of debate about whether the risk significant or not will always be a debatable.This information would also help in determining if a particle vaccine has a side effect and another doesn't. It would be fir all our best interests if we just made it a law and make reporting mandatory.
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04-06-2014, 08:11 AM | #14 |
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| I posted this to let you all know that we have a place to report vaccine reactions...should it ever happen, it is rare. Should have put a disclaimer that core puppy shots & 1st annual booster are important & it can save your pet's life. Rabies are according to law. If your vet is still wanting to vaccinate your pet(s) every year, please look for another or tell them no. It's your choice. If a certain shot is needed every year bc it is prevalent in your area (like lepto or giardia) , these are not core shots), then this should be discussed w/your vet. If adverse reactions from vaccines are going to happen, they most likely will happen on the 2nd or 3rd set of puppy shots, sometimes on the 1st annual booster & so on. If reactions happen, it does not get better but can get worse. In this case, the pet is given benadryl shot or anti-inflammatory shot (more expensive) to knock out any possible allergic reaction(s). It's best to stay @ the vet's office half an hr - an hr after the vaccines. We as pet parents need to research all sides, make the best decision for our pets. All the best!
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I'm sorry mimimomo, for your thread getting hijacked......I do agree that we need to do a better job at reporting, good article addressing this issue. Thanks for posting it. I lets people know they have the option to report a reaction themselves so it's a least on record somewhere.
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