{"id":2901,"date":"2024-04-19T22:11:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T22:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/2024\/04\/how-low-volume-vaccines-can-help-support-a-fear-free-vaccination-experience\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T19:51:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:51:53","slug":"how-low-volume-vaccines-can-help-support-a-fear-free-vaccination-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/2024\/04\/how-low-volume-vaccines-can-help-support-a-fear-free-vaccination-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How Low-Volume Vaccines Can Help Support a Fear Free Vaccination Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vaccinations are critical for a pet\u2019s health and safety, but some pet parents may be hesitant to agree with your vaccine recommendations. Pet owners may have needle phobias, be concerned about over-vaccination, or remember past visits when their pets became fearful or stressed about vaccination. Unfortunately, these reservations can mean missed appointments and unprotected pets.Fear Free Certified\u00ae Professionals now have a new tool in their arsenal to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) surrounding vaccination visits: highly purified, low-volume vaccines from Elanco\u2019s TruCan<\/a>\u2122 and TruFel<\/a>\u2122 Ultra line. When vaccinations are more comfortable and less stressful for pets, pet parents are more likely to follow your recommendations and keep their pet\u2019s vaccines up to date.<\/p>\n
Fear Free\u00ae vaccination techniques<\/h5>\n

Vaccines are one of the most common services performed in veterinary clinics, which creates daily opportunities to improve the process. Since vaccines are given as subcutaneous injections, we can apply many standard Fear Free principles to reduce FAS. Considerate approach, gentle control, touch gradient, and\u2014of course\u2014a steady stream of treats are great ways to reduce the chances of your patient noticing or reacting to the injection. Allowing vaccines to warm to room temperature, using small-gauge needles, and always changing the needle after pulling up the vaccine are additional techniques you can use to reduce discomfort during injections.<\/p>\n

Pets with long-standing needle sensitivities may require pre-visit pharmaceuticals (PVPs) or in-clinic sedation to update vital core vaccines when time is limited. Otherwise, implementing a desensitization and counterconditioning program at home can help pets experiencing fear learn to accept injections.<\/p>\n

The Elanco Ultra vaccine technology<\/h5>\n

Once pets reach a point of vaccine acceptance and cooperation, the last thing you want to do is administer a painful injection that causes them to backslide. Choosing the right vaccines can significantly impact a pet\u2019s reaction to the injection and the likelihood of a successful Fear Free visit. Elanco\u2019s TruCan\u2122 and TruFel\u2122 Ultra vaccines were designed specifically to create a better vaccination experience.<\/p>\n

The Ultra vaccine line provides a smaller vaccine volume (0.5 mL) and up to 75% fewer proteins, attributed to Elanco\u2019s PureFil\u2122 technology. Unique combinations, including FVRCP plus feline leukemia for cats (TruFel\u2122 Ultra HC2P-FeLV) and DAP plus leptospirosis 4-way (TruCan\u2122 Ultra DAP + L4) for dogs, ensure that pets are protected with fewer needle sticks and less stress.<\/p>\n

Talking points for clients<\/h5>\n

Vaccine conversations can be sensitive. Vaccine hesitancy isn\u2019t new, but a great deal of misinformation about vaccines during the pandemic may leave lingering doubts in some pet owners\u2019 minds. Clients may also worry about vaccinating their pet too much, and causing pain, discomfort, or a negative reaction.<\/p>\n

Elanco vaccines can help you compassionately address client concerns. When a client demonstrates vaccine hesitancy, use the following points to explain how your vaccines support a Fear Free visit and lifestyle<\/a>.<\/p>\n