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When should my puppy be vaccinated?

Although some vaccination schedules suggest initial vaccination at 9 weeks followed by a booster at 12 weeks, the more modern vaccines allow vaccination to be given at 8 and 10 weeks. This gives protection at an earlier age, which allows the puppy to be given a wider range of experiences during the critical socialisation period of its life.

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