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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

For those that do their vaccinations.

Lynda
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> Greetings All!
>
>    Please read the article below about the Fort Dodge RabVac 3 TF serial 
> number 873113A rabies vaccine, which has been recalled after a vaccinated 
> dog contracted rabies.  Fort Dodge began selling this batch of vaccine in 
> January 2005 and sent recall notices out on May 25, 2006.
>
> Regards, Kris L. Christine
> Co-Founder, Co-Trustee
> The Rabies Challenge Fund
> http://www.zbirdbrain.com/PetAdvocatesTownHallCisSupportStudy.htm
>
> The Charlotte Observer June 10, 2006 
> http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/business/14786163.htm
> Vaccine maker recalls rabies doses
> Veterinarians to notify pet owners about shots
> STELLA M. HOPKINS
> shopkins AT charlotteobserver.com
> A leading rabies vaccine manufacturer has voluntarily recalled about 
> 330,000 doses sold nationwide after a vaccinated dog contracted the deadly 
> disease.
>
> "They don't know why ... the animal contracted rabies," said Kelly Goss, a 
> spokeswoman for Fort Dodge Animal Health, based in Overland Park, Kan., 
> and a division of health care giant Wyeth. "In the best interest of pet 
> owners and animals, we made a decision to voluntarily recall that 
> product."
>
> The company mailed notices to veterinarians on May 25, and will reimburse 
> them for revaccination, Goss said. Doctors are notifying pet owners to 
> bring in animals for free shots.
>
> Fort Dodge began selling the recalled batch in January 2005. Goss didn't 
> know how many vets bought the problem lot. Fort Dodge tested batches of 
> vaccine with serial numbers issued around that of the affected lot and 
> found no problems, she said.
>
> Animals at greatest risk are outdoor pets and those such as puppies and 
> kittens, who received the recalled medication as their first and only 
> vaccination, said Dr. Steve Marks of the N.C. State University College of 
> Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh.
>
> "If that initial vaccination did not work, then they're ... at risk for 
> rabies," he said.
>
> Notified pet owners should act quickly to have their animal revaccinated, 
> Marks said, but he cautioned against panic.
>
> "Just call your veterinarian if you're in doubt," he said.
>
> What This Means to Pet Owners
>
> Fort Dodge Animal Health recalled rabies vaccine Rabvac 3 TF, serial 
> number 873113A. Your vet should notify you if your pet was vaccinated with 
> the problem batch. You can also check the rabies certificate that you 
> should have received, which lists the manufacturer and serial number.