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My 12-week puppy had shots at 6 weeks. When are next vaccines due?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 3 months old

My puppy is 12weeks and he had his duramune max 5 vaccine at 6 weeks when is his next set of shot due?

3 Answers

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2019

Puppies are typically vaccinated every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks of age. I would make an appointment to have a vaccination done and then repeat a vaccine in 3-4 weeks. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on July 10th, 2018
The recommendations for puppy vaccinations are every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. In fact, the immune system is more likely to respond favorably if you wait greater than 2 weeks in between vaccinations. Best of luck and enjoy your pup! Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 4th, 2017
I can understand your concern. Unless your puppy is having current complicaitons from kennel cough and/or is feverish, you are ok to vaccinate Lucie as scheduled. Vaccinating a pet is only contraindicated when the pet is actively infected and has a weak energy immune system. We do this because vaccines will challenge the pets immune system greatly and can make an already sick pet even sicker. I hope this helps!
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