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Originally Posted by kalina82

Vaccines are given to puppies at different ages. the breed and size of the puppy also matter.
For yorkies:
Distemper without lepto and corona should be given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks.
Rabies should be given at 4-6 months and not with other vaccines. this vaccine is the most likely to cause a reaction. Usually they are sore in the spot the vaccine is given and they are tired for the rest of the day. Sometimes more severe reactions can occur.
Bordatella (kennel cough) is given in two parts and is usually given as a squirt up the nose. this can be given any time after you bring your pup home. It can be given with the distemper vaccine because its intra-nasal and not a vaccine. 2 Boosters need to be given for it to be effective the first time its given. Then if given regularly you only have to give it once a year. This vaccine isn't needed if your dog isn't going to be around other dogs. However, if you are going to be taking him to the groomer, day care, dog park, training class, etc then it should be given.
Lyme (boriella) is only needed in heavily wooded areas. On the rare occasion, this vaccine can be fatal to small breeds.
Leptospirosis and Corona should never be given to small breeds as they can be fatal as well.

Most vets want to vaccinate every year but its really not necessary. The only vaccine that is required by law to get is the rabies. After the puppy vaccines, and the first year vaccine, distemper is not needed. You can get titers done to check the levels if you wish but most people don't bother unless they are traveling and need papers for the dog.

I'm not sure if the bordatella vaccine lasts as long as the distemper vaccine so this one may need to be given on a yearly basis if needed.

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