is the Rattlesnake Vaccine safe?

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is the Rattlesnake Vaccine safe?  I know all vaccines have some risks, I would like to know if there are statistics are this. Like do one in every 1000 dogs get sick from it, or do 1 in every 50000 get harmed by it etc. I think for medication for people they keep statistics for this stuff. I don't know if they have it for pets and if so where to find it.  I know the vaccines does not complete protect them from a snake bit, it only gives you more time to make it to a vet.  I think if your dog has the vaccine the he or she has 2 hours to make it to the vet instead of a few minutes etc. 

 

I do not have personal experience with the vaccine but here is some info from Red Rock Biologics site;

"Safety data for this vaccine is similar to the available safety data of other pet vaccines currently in use. The vaccine is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians nationwide. The vaccine is safe for use in pregnant and lactating dogs, puppies as young as four months and healthy older dogs.

Side effects reported by veterinarians have been few and mild. Less than one percent of vaccinations result in a mild swelling at the injection site. The swelling does not bother the dog (there is no itching or pain) and the swelling resolves without treatment in about three weeks. Occasionally, a veterinarian may drain fluid from the swelling or prescribe antibiotics to speed up healing. Rarely (less than one-tenth of one percent of vaccinations), dogs have experienced mild cases of vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy for one to two days after vaccination. Cases of life-threatening anaphylaxis (an acute, "allergic" reaction to the vaccine) are extremely rare with this vaccine. These are estimated to occur at between one and three cases per million doses of vaccine administered."

Mark

How safe is this vaccine? Are there any side effects?

Safety data for this vaccine is similar to the available safety data of other pet vaccines currently in use. The vaccine is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians nationwide. The vaccine is safe for use in pregnant and lactating dogs, puppies as young as four months and healthy older dogs.

Side effects reported by veterinarians have been few and mild. Less than one percent of vaccinations result in a mild swelling at the injection site. The swelling does not bother the dog (there is no itching or pain) and the swelling resolves without treatment in about three weeks. Occasionally, a veterinarian may drain fluid from the swelling or prescribe antibiotics to speed up healing. Rarely (less than one-tenth of one percent of vaccinations), dogs have experienced mild cases of vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy for one to two days after vaccination. Cases of life-threatening anaphylaxis (an acute, "allergic" reaction to the vaccine) are extremely rare with this vaccine. These are estimated to occur at between one and three cases per million doses of vaccine administered.

A decision to vaccinate your dog should balance the risk and consequence of a venomous snakebite with the risk and consequence of vaccination. We recommend that you talk with your veterinarian about these risks.

I found this here:  http://www.redrockbiologics.com/FAQ.html#5