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What vaccinations does my 8-year-old German Shepherd need now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male

My German Shepherd (Male) is 8 years old. It had proper vaccinations till 5 years and after that it has not been vaccinated. What vaccination should I give him now. Lately he has been getting skin related issues.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2016

The skin related issues are not likely to be connected to the fact that he has not been vaccinated. The vaccinations he needs are the 7 in 1 combo vaccine, he will need to have this one twice. He will also need to be vaccinated against rabies one time.

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