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Simon F. Haeder, Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University

Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters

Pet owners, too, are starting to become concerned about the side effects of vaccines. Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images

When most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts warn that when large numbers of people are unvaccinated, it can lead to severe consequences, including disease outbreaks and higher rates of illness and death, particularly among the most vulnerable. The economic costs to society can also be substantial.

However, vaccines also provide important protections for our nonhuman companions, including the most common pets: dogs and cats.

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