Ridecamp: Re: [RC] WNV Newsflash

I still have a couple of questions on this vaccine...

Is anyone *sure* it only takes 2 shots?  I've heard some say need a series 
of 3.
How long between shots in the series?  I've heard 2 weeks, 3 weeks, and 4 
weeks.
How long before it gives protection?  Immediately, 1 month, 3 months?
How long does it last?  Until next year or does it need a quarterly booster 
like I used to use for the show horses for influenza?

If it takes 2 shots, a month apart, and then you have to wait 2 months 
before it is effective, and then it only lasts 3 months, doesn't seem nearly 
worth the effort of just keeping the horses protected from mosquitos in the 
first place.  Fluff is nice sometimes, giving something to a horse becasue 
it makes me feel good and won't hurt them, but fluff in vaccines is not a 
good thing <g>

I have one of my seven currently vaccinated (he came to me vaccinated).  I'd 
rather not use and not-as-riqorously-tested vaccine on the rest of my horses 
if it is not PROVEN useful.

Inquiring minds want to know,

-Tamara
(Scurry, Texas and the crown lands southeast of Steppes, Ansteorra)

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