Hesitancy among dog owners means some pets are not being vaccinated, new research found.
The study in the journal Vaccine highlighted the risks to both animal and human populations.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA surprisingly high number of dog owners are concerned about getting their animals vaccinated, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Vaccine.
"A slight majority of dog owners (53%) endorse at least one of these three positions," the researchers noted.
The prevalence, politicization, and health policy consequences of canine vaccine hesitancy," found cross-over in disproved theories relating to human vaccination.
Persons:
—, Matthew Motta
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Service, Boston University's School of Public Health, Wall Street Journal, American Veterinary Medical Association