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Booster-shots Quote by Charles Danten

“Pets that never go near areas in which a given disease is reported are routinely vaccinated against it anyway. A cat living alone on the twelfth floor in downtown Manhattan can receive up to ten vaccines at a time every year for life. A dog that never goes beyond the fire hydrant at the corner can…” quote by Charles Danten
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““Pets that never go near areas in which a given disease is reported are routinely vaccinated against it anyway. A cat living alone on the twelfth floor in downtown Manhattan can receive up to ten vaccines at a time every year for life. A dog that never goes beyond the fire hydrant at the corner can be inoculated with up to twelve diseases each time.””

Charles Danten

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Source Article: Veterinary Commentary, date unknown

Vaccination can be excessive and unnecessary, especially when exposure risk is low.

In simple terms: Over‑vaccination may be wasteful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid unnecessary vaccines.

Themes

health risk management animal care

Mood

cautious critical

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • pet owners
  • veterinarians
  • public health policy

Key Concepts

preventive medicine risk assessment resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you assess real risk before vaccinating?
  • What guidelines help balance protection and over‑vaccination?
A Different Perspective

Excessive vaccines can cause side effects and waste resources.

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