What does “vaccine” mean, what is it for, and how does it work?

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent diseases, which are often fatal or leave chronic after-effects.

Thanks to them, diseases such as Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Infectious Peritonitis, Leishmaniasis, have been and are being controlled.

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The origin of vaccines was thanks to the British physician Edward Jenner. He observed that people who milked cows and contracted cowpox were protected against smallpox.

In 1796, he inoculated an 8-year-old boy with fluid from the cowpox pustules that the milkers had on their hands. He later inoculated the child with the smallpox virus and observed that the boy neither became infected nor suffered any symptoms.

Later, in the 19th century, the French physician Louis Pasteur developed a “second generation of vaccines,” including those for Cholera and Rabies, and introduced the term "Vaccine" in honor of Edward Jenner and his experiments with cows.

Why is it important to vaccinate your pet?

Vaccines strengthen your pet's immune system and prevent potentially life-threatening diseases. In Villena and Alicante, many diseases can be avoided with a proper vaccination schedule.

  • In dogs: Distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, canine hepatitis, rabies.

  •  In cats: Panleukopenia, feline leukemia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, rabies.

Trust Bilyana Veterinary Clinic for your pet's vaccinations

Our team of veterinarians in Villena, Alicante, evaluates each case in a personalized way, ensuring that your dog or cat Get the right vaccines for your age, lifestyle, and health status.