My cat has flu. Can my vaccinated kitten catch it after exposure?

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Hi, I recently adopted an adult (4 yr old) cat and have kept her separate (though they have been in the same rooms, just not at the same time) from my kitten (5 mth old). It turns out that the cat has cat flu. She was diagnosed the same day that my kitten got his last/third F3 vaccine. My question is: is it likely that my kitten has been infected, or will likely be infected when they do meet? I'm worried about them both having complications as senior cats. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

The vaccines your kitten has received should provide some protection against contracting the 'flu' (which is a complex disease in cats and can be a result of a number of different viruses and bacteria such as chlamydia and not all types are in the vaccines). No vaccine will prevent exposure or 100% protection against illness but they do reduce the severity and duration of illness. Infected cats can shed the viruses for months but I would not allow them to meet until 7-10days after symptoms have resolved

My cat has flu. Can my vaccinated kitten catch it after exposure?

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