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[Lorrmac]

Haven't posted for a while, but always read the helpful information shared. Just not much good at writing.

A quick question...are dog was scheduled for a kennel cough injection today. Before administering it, the vet asked if any of us were immunosuppressed or had health conditions that required medication to manage. The treatment to be given to our dog is called Versican Bp plus oral. It's a live bacteria virus called Bordetella bronchiseptica. The vet said virus treatment remained active for two weeks after it is administered. The bacteria could be passed on to immunocompromised individuals. 

Just wanted to know if anyone has come up with this issue. Many thanks Lorraine.

[WRLM]

Oh man - I would never have thought of this. My dog just got this on Monday and has been happily kissing my face for 3 days since. Interested to hear what others think.

Or maybe I’ll be the unknowing Guinea pig with this one.

ETA: I did find this; wormsandgermsblog.com/2017/...

[Mishie14 in reply to WRLM]

Thank you very much for providing this article link. I never gave thought to what our little schnauzers get for vaccines that could be bad for me. Their bordatella is the nose spray, always done in vet's lab away from us but have no idea of any precautions taken ie cleaning their muzzle, etc. afterwards. I am always learning from postings on this site. Very much appreciate sharing of information.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Lorraine, yes I have, my vet did check with me years ago and they remember every year now that my dog can't have the kennel cough vaccine because I am on Hydroxycarbamide and have ET and therefore can't be exposed to a live vaccine. Best wishes, Maz

[Lorrmac in reply to Mazcd]

many thanks for your reply. That's really helpful.

[WRLM in reply to Mazcd]

Hi Maz

Do you mind me asking if it’s the ET or the HU (or both?) that is the concern with live vaccines? Should someone with an MPN never get a live vaccine?

I was only diagnosed a couple of months ago (ET JAK2+, though they’ve not ruled out pre-fibrotic myelofibrosis - waiting to see an MPN specialist in October and hoping for clarification then) so this is all still really new for me. I’m just trying to learn as much as I can, and this site has been so helpful!

I’m only on daily aspirin at this point.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to WRLM]

Hi, it's because of being on Hydroxycarbamide, so cannot have any live vaccine myself, and cannot be exposed to any live vaccine.

It can be very daunting when you are newly diagnosed, there is such a lot to learn, I hope that the information on our website is helping you mpnvoice.org.uk

Best wishes, Maz

[sweetpea19 in reply to Mazcd]

I’m confused, does this mean if my husband has had shingles live vaccine that I shouldn’t be exposed to it.? And if so for how long Thankyou

[RazB in reply to Mazcd]

Interesting! Does this stop us having our own live-vaccines?

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to RazB]

Yes if you are taking Hydroxycarbamide, Anagrelide, Ruxolitinib, Busulfan, Inrebic (Fedratinib), Interferon. Before having any vaccine you must always check whether or not it is a live vaccine. Maz

[Wyebird in reply to Mazcd]

wow there is always something new to learn. Luckily enough I’ve rarely bothered with that vaccine for my dogs.

[Bridie123]

Wow this is interesting! I have dogs and no one has mentioned this ever. Do you know if you only have to be careful around your dog for a set period of time after it is administered?

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to Bridie123]

hi Bridie123, my vet has always said that my dog can't have any live vaccine because I am Hydroxycarbamide, so I can't answer your question, sorry. Maz

[Bridie123 in reply to Mazcd]

Thank you Maz for taking the trouble to reply, I will certainly be having a chat with the practice I take my dogs to.

[Lilliegarden]

I breed, work & show my dogs & have had to stop giving this vaccine due to my PV meds now.

In my experience canines catching kennel cough isn’t dangerous for them unless they’re very young/old or have immunity issues.

One of my youngsters caught it a couple of months ago with no serious effect on either her or my part.

The main issue you might have is if you use boarding kennels, most of which insist dogs have the vaccine before boarding/daycare.

As it’s a virus it wouldn’t be covered by titre testing as with some of the other diseases where vaccines are available

[Catbells66]

That's so interesting, as my baby grandson has just had a rotavirus live vaccine, and my daughter was told that I can't change his nappy and have to wash my hands after holding him.I have ET and on hydroxycarbamide So very similar to you .

Just another thing to worry about while I'm dodging the sun ! 😂

[Wyebird]

thank you so much for posting. Luckily enough my kennels don’t insist on it but I know some do.

[Mostew]

Hemp and polyester both protective material.I find it so hard to keep putting sun cream and hat on. But got to be done ....

[Plate]

Thank you for the great link!