It recently came to my attention that a lot of veterinarians in Florida are not recognizing or informing their clients of the new canine vaccine protocols that were published in 2003.  I first learned of this controversy almost 20 years ago when I entered into the rescue "business". 

Annual vaccinations are a major source of income for vets and the companies that produce them.  While I understand that business is business, I refuse to line their pockets at the expense of my dog's health. Although it has now been scientifically proven that most of the vaccinations given annually have a duration of 7 years or longer, a compromise has been made to give them every three years to try and keep everyone happy. An alternative to annual vaccines is to have your dog's titers checked that will show where their level of immunity is.

For the sake of your pets, I urge you to do your own research on this topic and do what you feel is best. A couple of websites to check out are:  www.critteradvocacy.com and www.aahanet.org  The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the US and Canada and is thoroughly behind the three year vaccination protocol.  The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has now also agreed "There is no scientific data to support the annual administration of MLV (modified Live virus) vaccines". They are the governing board for all veterinarians. 

A no-nonsense book with lots of good advice that I recommend is "How To Afford Veterinary Care Without Mortgaging the Kids" by Dr. James L. Busby D.V.M.  The first chapter addresses his long-time views on repeating vaccinations. His website is www.oldcountryvet.com. It is well worth the $20 and then some.