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Traditionally, vaccinations
have been given annually to adult cats. However, due to increased
occurrences of cancer at the vaccination site ("vaccine-associated sarcoma"),
the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) in 1997 recommended
initial vaccination, a booster 1 year later, then a 3-year booster cycle
for certain "core" vaccines: feline panleukopenia (FP), feline calicivirus
(FCV) , feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), and rabies. Note that
rabies vaccinations must still be given in accordance with local laws.
AAFP recommends that vaccines
for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) be given
only if circumstances warrant. Cats at low risk for FeLV are defined
as indoor-only cats and those in closed, multi-cat households that have
tested negative for FeLV. Cats in other situations are considered
high risk.
In addition, several organizations,
including AAFP, recommend that vaccinations not be given between the cat's
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