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A bacterial infection that attacks the nervous system and causes the muscles to tighten (lockjaw)
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First vaccine at 6 months of age, followed by 2 additional vaccinations at 3‑to 6‑week intervals; yearly boosters
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Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis, Western equine encephalomyelitis)
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A family of viral infections carried by mosquitoes that result in inflammation of the nervous system, including the brain
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Similar schedule as tetanus (usually given as combination vaccine)
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Equine viral rhinopneumonitis
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A highly infectious herpesvirus that can cause respiratory disease
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Similar schedule as tetanus (usually given as combination vaccine) but semiannual boosters
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A highly infectious viral respiratory infection; vaccine usually sprayed into the nose
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Initial vaccination at 6 to 9 months, followed by revaccination at 11 months; earlier and more frequent vaccination for foals of unvaccinated mares; periodic boosters (for example, every 6 to 12 months)
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A bacterial disease that affects many systems, causing fever, lethargy, diarrhea, and occasionally colic or laminitis (founder); vaccination recommended in areas where disease is common
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Initial vaccination at 5 to 6 months followed by revaccination in 4 weeks; booster vaccinations at 1 year and annually after that
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A viral disease of the nervous system that is both fatal and transmissible to people
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Initial vaccination at 6 months of age; boosters at 7 months, 1 year, and yearly after that
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A viral diarrheal disease; vaccination usually restricted to farms with a recurring problem
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Pregnant mares are given a 3-dose series of vaccinations before foaling; foals protected through colostrum
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A bacterial infection of the throat; vaccination usually restricted to farms with a recurring problem
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Initial vaccine at 4 to 6 months, followed by 2 revaccinations at 4-week intervals; boosters at 12 months and annually after that
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A viral infection carried by mosquitoes that results in inflammation of the nervous system, including the brain; vaccination currently recommended for horses in continental United States
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Initial vaccine at 3 to 4 months, followed by revaccination 1 month later; boosters every 4 to 6 months depending on risk
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