[Ellie May]

I'm going to guess Ann (Wylie's Mom) would know if any non-core vaccine diseases are prevalent there. Ann, where art thou??

Yes, those are the core vaccines. They are given every 2-4 weeks between the ages of 6 and 20 weeks (depending on the vet - schedules vary). Starting at 8 weeks is pretty common and then doing 2 more sets (12 and 16 weeks). Because of the concern of vaccines interfering with maternal antibodies, some people are now starting at about 10 weeks. Should not stop before 16 weeks (some say 18). A pup isn't fully protected by just one set. If you are vaccinating an adult for the first time who didn't have puppy shots, 2 sets are given 3-4 weeks apart. A one year booster is needed after puppy shots and then schedules again vary. If you decide that you don't want to give boosters after that, please really look into it and take your vet's thoughts into consideration. It is much more common to do a booster every 3 years instead of skipping them entirely. It may not be wrong to stop entirely, but that's still being studied right now, so there is a bit of risk with it. This goes for DHP.

Rabies is given in accordance with the law.

Infectious hepatitis is spread from the urine, nasal discharge, etc. of other dogs.

There is a thread in the health and diet section about vaccines right now. Does this help any? I know it looks a bit rambly.