Where is a tick vaccine given? - briefly
The vaccine is injected subcutaneously in the animal’s neck region, typically between the shoulder blades. The area is shaved and disinfected before the dose is administered.
Where is a tick vaccine given? - in detail
The tick vaccine is administered by injection, not orally or topically. In veterinary medicine the injection site varies by species:
- Dogs: subcutaneous injection in the dorsal neck region, between the shoulder blades (the “scruff”). The dose is given once, with a booster after 30 days, then annually.
- Cats: subcutaneous injection in the same dorsal neck area. The schedule mirrors that for dogs.
- Cattle: subcutaneous injection in the neck, over the cervical musculature. Initial dose followed by a booster at 30 days and yearly revaccination.
- Horses: intramuscular injection in the gluteal muscle or the neck region, depending on the product’s label. Initial and booster schedule identical to other livestock.
Human use of a tick‑specific vaccine is not currently approved; existing vaccines target Lyme disease rather than ticks themselves. Consequently, the only authorized administration sites are those described for animals, performed by a veterinarian or trained livestock handler under sterile conditions.