Distemper-parvo Vaccine side effects in dogs

6,476 reports sent to the FDA between 2011 and 2026 involve Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, lethargy, allergic reaction. 49% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 33% of cases.

6,476Reports
49%Marked serious
0.0%Only medicine involved
40%Recovered
11%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine

Type: vaccine.

Mild, short-lived lethargy, soreness or a small lump at the injection site are the most commonly reported vaccine reactions.

Most reported side effects

2,943 45%
1,661 26%
1,220 19%
1,014 16%
470 7.3%
420 6.5%
409 6.3%
332 5.1%

Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.

Reports that it didn't work

Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.

How soon problems started

Same day
2,669 46%
1–2 days
981 17%
3–7 days
525 9.1%
1–4 weeks
757 13%
Over a month
850 15%

Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (5,782 reports).

How the animals did

Recovered
2,529 39%
Recovered with lasting effects
56 0.9%
Still unwell when reported
2,088 32%
Died
431 6.7%
Euthanised
290 4.5%
Not known
1,082 17%

Breeds named most often

Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.

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