How often should a dog get the distemper vaccine?
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A dog needs the distemper vaccine every 11 months. Both four- and six-way vaccines prevent distemper; the difference is that six-way also prevents leptospirosis, a common zoonosis that easily spreads to owners, so six-way is usually advised. For a first six-way course, give three shots 21 days apart, then every 11 months after initial immunity..