Canine Antivaxxers

[Catherine]

I think the combination vaccines are probably  a matter of convenience and also a way to get us (and our pets)vaccinated for things we don't think are a problem. 
The tetanus shot, that I need to upgrade soon also has the polio, pertussis and diphtheria vaccine. I will get the tetanus shot. I get bitten and cut often enough to need it. I would get the polio shot, but I might feel less urgent about it. I have had pertussis so I might not need it. I doubt I would  bother with the diphtheria vaccine. I have never heard of a case, but maybe that is because we are all vaccinated. If we stop vaccinating for diphtheria, would the disease make a comeback. Also why go for four shots when one will do.
People are refusing to vaccinate for Measles and Measles has made a sudden comeback.  So the danger is real.

The same would be true of animal vaccinations. We would all get the main ones done, like rabies, but would we bother with the less common diseases. Would we have dog and cat epidemics if we don't get our animals vaccinated.

I don't know if the combination vaccines are safer or less safe, but I know  people will be less likely to fully vaccinate if they have to come back many times.

Maybe a compromise is in order. Maybe they could combine less vaccines and work out a better vaccine schedule.
Whatever the answer is, not vaccinating is dangerous.