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My 16-week puppy: What vaccines & when can she safely walk outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 23 days old | 20 lbs

Hi, I recently adopted a pup when she was 8 weeks old. She is now 16 weeks old. I want to know what vaccines she needs, i want to ensure she is healthy. I also want to know when can she go for walks outside? I have attached the record I received when I adopted her.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 10th, 2019

Most puppies will need a series of 3-4 combo vaccines along with any optional vaccines depending on you and your puppy's activities/the area you live in. A rabies vaccine is also needed around 6 months of age. Vaccines then need to be repeated every 1-3 years depending on your vet's vaccination protocol and type given. It is a good idea to schedule a wellness check with your vet to get June finished with her vaccines and any other needed treatments. Once her series of vaccines is done, she should be OK to go for walks with veterinary approval.

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