267. Protecting Dogs from Leptospirosis: From Vaccination to Dodging Puddles

Due to the potential for severe illness and even death, it is important to mitigate the spread of leptospirosis to and within the canine population. This session will review results of a recent canine leptospirosis case-control study in Chicago, canine leptospirosis vaccine data, and common vaccine-related concerns. Attendees will also learn reasonable prevention recommendations that can be made to dog owners.

Amanda Smith

Ph.D., MPH

The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Amanda Smith completed an MPH in veterinary public health and a Ph.D. in comparative and veterinary medicine at The Ohio State University. The focus of her Ph.D. dissertation was the epidemiology of canine leptospirosis in the United States. Dr. Smith is currently an epidemiologist at the Baltimore City Health Department and Johns Hopkins University.

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