Do limit the exposure of your puppy to other puppies and dog parks until he's received his vaccinations. This is because they need to be isolated from infections they can pick up from other dogs. On the other hand, you can allow them to meet other dogs and puppies who are healthy and have been fully vaccinated. Wait for at least 10 days from the final vaccinations before you take your puppy outside.
There is some variation according to region, so do discuss a suitable vaccination programme with your local veterinarian. The vaccination will involve an initial course of injections followed by booster injections at various times throughout your dog’s life.
Do follow our handy guide below -
Vaccine
Primary Dose
Puppy
Adult
Booster
Recommendation
Distemper
3 doses, 2-3-4 months
2 dose, 3-4 wk apart
Annual
Highly recommended for all ages
Adenovirus – 2
Parainfluenza
Bordetella bronchiseptica
3 doses, 6-9-12 weeks
2-3 doses 3 wk apart
Recommended for dog housed in Kennels, Pounds, etc.
Parvovirus
1 dose
Highly recommended for all ages.
Optional dose at 5 months- to overcome maternal antibody interference
Lyme Disease : Borrelia burgdorferi
Two doses : may be at 12 and 15 wks
2-3 doses 3 wks apart
Optional, has regional prevalence
Corona Virus
Begin at 6 weeks & every 3 wks until 12 wks of age
2-3 doses, 3 wks apart
Optional. Incidence not known – Routine vaccination to be justified.
MLV not available.
Giardia
8th and 11th wk
2 doses, 3-4 wk apart
6 months
Optional
Leptospirosis
Typically administered in combination with Distemper and ICH
Rabies
3 months of age
Booster optional but beneficial, IM route ( depends on local statutes).
Some recommend first dose earlier than 3months in endemic/high exposure area
