From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2002-06-07 17:00:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Question on vacc reactions and stunted growth
Roger Vaughn wrote:
>
> One of my kits recently had a minor reaction to his distemper vacc
> (Purevax). This was his second in his initial series. He developed a
> fever and lethargy - the "vaccination flu". How likely is it that this
> will develop into a full-blown reaction with the next injection?
> Should I consider him at-risk now?
Lethargy and a mild fever is not a vaccine reaction, It's a normal
result of the vaccination, just like you may feel a little pookie after
your flu shot. This ferret may develope an allergy to the vaccine, but
it wont be connected to this. My vet will always say something like, "He
may not want to play today or tomorrow and may have a little fever."
--
Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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