Core vaccines, commonly known as the C3 vaccine, are given to puppies and adult dogs to protect them against highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases, while the C5 vaccine includes others such as Canine Cough. Here in Australia the core vaccination is for canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus – which causes hepatitis - and canine parvovirus. Fortunately, widespread, regular vaccination of our dogs and cats...
