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2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report
Margie A Scherk1, Richard B Ford, Rosalind M Gaskell
1catsINK, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4Z4, Canada. hypurr@aol.com
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|August 23, 2013
Summary
This feline vaccination report offers practical guidance for veterinarians to tailor cat vaccination schedules based on individual risk. It emphasizes evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus for optimal feline health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Developed by the Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
- Addresses the need for practical, risk-based vaccination strategies in feline patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide clinicians with recommendations for selecting appropriate feline vaccination schedules.
- To guide veterinarians in performing risk assessments for individual cats.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of published data on feline vaccines and diseases.
- Consensus development by a multidisciplinary expert panel.
- Focus on evidence-based and practical clinical recommendations.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for risk-based feline vaccination.
- Provided practical guidance for tailoring vaccination protocols.
- Incorporated expert opinion alongside scientific literature.
Conclusions:
- Risk assessment is crucial for effective feline vaccination.
- Tailored vaccination schedules improve feline health outcomes.
- The AAFP report serves as a valuable resource for veterinary practitioners.
