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  Susan--
    HI, my name is Carrie and I am a veterinarian ( practicing on dogs and 
cats only.)  I was just introduced to the recombinant WNV vaccine, and it 
seems like it should be a more effective vaccine against WNV infection than 
the killed Fort Dodge vaccine ( at least in theory).  I'd love to know your 
thoughts on it.....

     A killed virus should make the body mount an antibody response which 
will last for a period of time which will differ depending on the type of 
antigen.....  The recombinant vaccine actually stimulates both an antibody 
AND a cell mediated immune response, which seems like it should be a more 
complete way to protect.    I'm by no means an immunologist!! but this 
vaccine seems more complete in theory.   What we need to see is the 2 
vaccines side by side in an experiment-- but which company is ready to fund 
that one!!??

    Love to know your thoughts....  Do you have any knowledge about the 
Merial vaccine which would steer you away from it??

          Carrie

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