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My 6-month-old kitten needs first shots. Is a combo vaccine okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 lbs

I have a 6 month old kitten who needs her first vaccination. I was wondering if the combination vaccine is appropriate for her or if she's too old for it.. I've never had a kitten this old not be vaccinated

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 30th, 2017

If Asha has never had any vaccinations before, she would need three total vaccines at this point - FVRCP (for feline distemper, along with several common respiratory viruses in cats), feline leukemia, and rabies. The FVRCP and leukemia vaccines often come as a combination vaccine, although they can also be given separately - either option would be fine :) The FVRCP and leukemia vaccines will also need to be boostered in three weeks. After that, both they and the rabies vaccine will be good for at least a year, or possibly longer depending on your veterinarian's typical vaccine protocol.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 21st, 2018

    Bailey needs two series of the rabies vaccine each given four weeks apart in order to be fully protected from rabies. Because he only got one, you will need to do these two rounds to protect him. Other vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combo) which he should get. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 28th, 2017

    What a cutie! If you're not quite sure what vaccines he's had and at what intervals, I would recommend doing 2 more FVRCPs and FeLVs at 3 to 4 weeks apart, in addition to one rabies vaccine. This will make sure that Roo is fully protected from these diseases.

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