NAC638.620. Duties of veterinarian before administration of vaccine.


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  •      1. A veterinarian who administers vaccines at a vaccination clinic or a veterinary facility shall, before administering a vaccination to an animal, conduct a physical examination of that animal pursuant to NAC 638.610.

         2. If, after conducting an examination of the animal, the veterinarian determines that a condition exists that would cause harm to the animal if the vaccine were administered, he or she shall:

         (a) Not administer the vaccine; and

         (b) Direct the owner of the animal to contact a veterinarian for treatment of the animal.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs, eff. 7-7-94; A by R091-06, 11-13-2006; R088-07, 4-17-2008)