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2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines
Amy Es Stone1,2, Gary O Brummet3, Ellen M Carozza4
1Chair of 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines Task Force.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|August 27, 2020
Summary
These feline vaccination guidelines categorize vaccines as core or non-core, enabling tailored protocols for every cat. They emphasize risk assessment and client education for optimal preventive healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Immunology
- Preventive Care
Background:
- Feline vaccination requires updated recommendations for optimal disease prevention.
- Expert consensus is crucial for establishing reliable vaccination guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide current recommendations for feline vaccination.
- To categorize vaccines into core and non-core groups.
- To guide practitioners in developing individualized vaccination protocols.
Main Methods:
- A Task Force of experts developed a consensus report.
- Feline vaccines were classified as core or non-core.
- Risk-benefit assessments were used for non-core vaccine recommendations.
Main Results:
- Guidelines classify vaccines into core (all cats) and non-core (risk-based) categories.
- Individualized protocols should consider life stage, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
- Feline injection-site sarcomas remain infrequent and idiosyncratic.
Conclusions:
- Vaccination is integral to preventive feline healthcare.
- Veterinary teams must educate clients on vaccination risks and benefits.
- Vaccination visits should include physical exams and client discussions.
