Is it safe to delay my kitten's vaccine booster until January?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 19 days old | 7.2 lbs
Need to continue vaccines from last month do I need to do immediately in December or can I wait for January
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Published on December 16th, 2017
Vaccines for kittens should be given 4 weeks apart. It is best to stay as close to that schedule as possible and can be difficult this time of year due to the holidays. If waiting until January is only a week behind, it will be fine. If waiting that long pushes them several weeks behind, then it is best to do them. At their ages this should be the final round
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Published on December 5th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Theo. You want to stay as close to 3-6 weeks between vaccines or they will not be as effective. Beyond 6 weeks is too long so if it's under 6 weeks you will be ok. I hope this helps and you are able to make it under the wire. Good luck
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Published on April 9th, 2020
Yes, the vaccine would still be effective. Vaccines protect animals against future exposure, and if your kitten is kept safely at home its exposure to the diseases we vaccinate against should be pretty minimal. I do recommend reaching out to your vet clinic for guidance, however. Most clinics are having to adjust their appointments during coronavirus, but puppy and kitten vaccine series are often the only vaccine appointments still offered. Hope this helps!
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