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My new puppy got shots. What vaccines does she need next and when?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 29 days old | 12 lbs

Hi, I will be getting a new puppy who will be 8 weeks old when I pick her up. She will have gotten her Distemper, adenovirus type 1 &2, parafluenza shot, parvovirus and coronavirus shots from the breeder/breeders vet. What does she need after that besides rabies shots and when?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

She will need to have the Distemper/parvo combination vaccine every 3-4 weeks until she is 15 weeks of age. She will need a Rabies vaccine between 12-16 weeks of age. If she is going to board at a kennel, attend puppy classes, go to dog parks, etc. then she may need a kennel cough vaccine and an influenza vaccine. She might also need a leptospirosis vaccine depending on her risk of being exposed as well as a Lyme vaccine. The best thing would be to talk to your vet about which vaccines are necessary for her depending on your location and lifestyle of your dog.

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    Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 4th, 2017

    Distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus combo starting at 6-8 weeks, then booster every 4 weeks until she is 16 weeks old. At 12 weeks or older she can have her Rabies vaccination. These are the core vaccines.

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on February 20th, 2018

    Thank you for posting this question and congratulations on the puppy! Puppies need their vaccinations every 3-4 weeks until they are at least 16 weeks old. They typically get rabies vaccine between 12-16 weeks of age. What specific vaccinations they need can vary somewhat based on location and life style but typically they need the distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, hepatitis, and parainfluenza combination. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 22nd, 2017

    Some vaccines are depend upon your region. The core vaccines are started at 6 weeks and given every 3 weeks after until 16 weeks of age. This include distemper/parvo/adeno virus combination. A rabies is administered between 12-14 weeks depending on your laws. The rest are bordetella at 8 weeks and lyme or lepto if indicated.

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