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Smokey Bear ingrained the message into our minds as kids: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” For 70 years Smokey has been spreading that slogan, yet it is as true today as it was then. In the United States, almost nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people. Washington’s 2017 fire season burned more than 300,000 acres. The state’s worst wildfire season on record happened in 2015, with more than 1 million acres burning across the state from June to September. Summer approaching means that camping season is here, and many are ready to pull their tents out of storage or get their RVs ready for outdoor adventures if they haven’t already. But summer also brings hot, dry weather, and people need to be even more careful when it comes to building a campfire this time of year. For the most part, human causes for

wildfires are from burning brush or arson, but the chances of a wildfire being started by a campfire are still high. OLYMPIC PENINSULA AT RISK The Olympic Peninsula has an active

wildfire history and is especially at risk for a major wildfire. Years of summer droughts have filled the forests with heavy decayed vegetation. That vegetation combined with a dry climate means that all it would take is the

BURN REGULATIONS Of course, campfires are one of the great pleasures of camping. We can still enjoy a campfire with friends and family; we just need to be smart about how we start, maintain,and extinguish our campfire. First, always check to see if there are any campfire restrictions in effect before building a campfire. Clallam and Jefferson counties have county-wide burn bans during the summer and early fall that apply to all outdoor burning except small recreational fires. However, in extremely dry conditions, the counties might extend the ban to include recreational fires, including those in designated fire pits. State parks and Olympic National park set their own rules for burn restrictions, and they might have burn restrictions in their campgrounds separate from the Jefferson and Clallam counties. CAMPFIRES continued on Page 4 >>

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Check with your local fire district for burn regulations and burn restrictions in your area. Check with individual campgrounds for any additional restrictions that might be in effect. Even when a good rain follows a dry spell, the water may not have permeated the ground enough to saturate the vegetation, meaning that the chances of a wildfire are still high.

The best campfires use three types of wood: tinder (small twigs and dry leaves) and kindling (small sticks smaller than 1” around) to get the fire started, and fuel (larger pieces of wood) to maintain the fire.

CAMPFIRE SAFETY If fires are permitted, make sure you have plenty of water nearby. Keep your fire small. A large fire just wastes wood, plus it takes a long time to burn down and cool off. Don’t put leaves or other lightweight material on the fire. A sudden gust of BUILDING YOUR CAMPFIRE wind could quickly send those burning First and foremost, use an existing fire leaves flying and potentially ignite other ring when possible. Most campgrounds vegetation. have established fire rings. An adult should supervise the campfire If you are constructing your own firepit at all times. area, select an open, level spot away from Never leave children unattended trees, logs, brush, dry grass and overhang- around a fire. ing branches. The most important rule is to never Clear an area 10 feet in diameter. leave a campfire unattended! Note that not all campsites allow you to Even a small breeze could quickly cause dig your own firepit; check your campsite’s the fire to spread. regulations. Never allow your campfire to burn Clear all vegetation away from the fire down on its own; properly extinguish it. ring, including leaves and sticks. Keep your campfire small and only EXTINGUISHING YOUR CAMPFIRE burn wood. Never cut whole trees or When extinguishing your campfire, use branches, dead or alive. the “drown, stir and feel” method. Stack extra wood upwind and away from fire. CAMPFIRES continued on Page 7 >>

CHILDREN & CAMPFIRES With so many fun camping activities centered around the campfire, children are especially drawn to the magical, mesmerizing allure of a campfire. But campfires also are the leading cause of children’s camping injuries, so safety is of the utmost importance. Education and supervision are two important things to remember when it comes to campfire safety. Don’t let children play too close to the fire. And children should never be left unsupervised around a campfire. While the “stop, drop and roll” technique is always worthwhile to teach, you also should teach children to understand the power of the campfire. Talk about what you use the fire for, why it’s dangerous and how to safely interact with it. Let them know what tasks they can help with — gathering wood or helping to build the fire — but then explain when they must not get too close to the fire. For curious, walking toddlers who will not be content being held in your

arms, always keep an eye on them. This sounds obvious, but it is especially important to remember when it comes to kids walking around fires. Another tip for curious kids is to create a barrier. This could be a ring of rocks set up around the firepit so they can easy see where the limit is. “Don’t get too close to the fire” can be a vague statement and difficult for a child to measure the distance, while a visual line will be much clearer for them to understand.

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three leaflets. The raspberry-like fruits come in brilliant shades of yellow to red. The flavor varies with sun exposure but is usually described as mild with a hint of citrus. Salmonberries do not keep well, so eat them right off the bush. BERRIES continued on Page 6 >>

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Thimbleberry is a thornless shrub that forms dense thickets. The plant sports large maple-shaped leaves that are somewhat fuzzy. The raspberry-shaped berries progress from pink to ruby red as they ripen and form a pronounced thimblelike shape when harvested. Thimbleberries have a delicate sweet flavor but can be bland depending on the growing site. Because thimbleberries are soft, often crumbling as they are picked, enjoy them as you harvest. Trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus), also known as the dewberry, is the only native blackberry on the Olympic Peninsula. True to its name, trailing blackberries produce long prickly vines that trail over the ground and trip unwary hikers who go off trail. Dewberries are tart, about half an inch long and progress from red to dark purple to black as they ripen. Himalayan (Rubus discolor) and evergreen blackberries (Rubus laciniatus), both introduced species, are invasive, thicket-forming shrubs. The sturdy, arching canes, with their stiff thorns can be “tentacle-like,” reaching out and grabbing those daring to pick from them. The leaves have five leaflets that are rounded to oblong in shape (R. discolor) or have sharply cut, irregular margins (R. laciniatus). The berries are large, black and delicious when ripe. Blackcap raspberries (Rubus leucodermis) also have tall arching canes with serious prickles but are covered with a powdery white coating that gives rise to their

EDIBLE BERRY REFERENCES For more information about the identification of wild berries, consult the following references: • “Wild Berries of the Northwest: Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States,” by J. Duane Sept. • “The Pacific Northwest Berry Book,” by Bob Krumm and James Krumm. • “Wild Berries of the Pacific Northwest: On the bush ... on the table ... in the glass,” by J.E. Underhill. • “Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska,” by Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon. • “A Summer Guide to Northwest Berries,” from the University of Washington. Available at tinyurl.com/UWberries. scientific name (“leucodermis” which means white skin). The leaves have three to five leaflets with white undersides. The berries are about half an inch across and progress from red to purple to black as they ripen. The fruit is rich, mildly sweet and not overly juicy. Blueberries (Vaccinium sp.) can be either deciduous or evergreen shrubs and range in height from a few inches to 10 feet. The twigs have a characteristic zig-zag pattern and small glossy, dark green leaves. The blue-black berries, about one-quarter inch across,

often have a whitish powdery coating. Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) is an upright deciduous shrub and relative of the blueberry. It is often found growing on or near rotting stumps along with salal. The leaves are small; young twigs are bright green. The berries, about a quarter of an inch in diameter, are bright red and round with a translucent skin (resembling salmon-eggs). Red huckleberries are tart but tasty and good in savory dishes. Oregon grape (Mahonia sp.) is an evergreen stiffbranched shrub with shiny green, holly-like foliage. In spring, Oregon grape sports large clusters of small golden flowers which give way to powdery blue fruits arranged in grape-like clusters. Oregon grape berries are tart and the flavor is said to improve after frost. Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen shrub with dark green, lustrous leaves that are popular among florists. The blue-black berries dangle in a row from reddish stalks, have a tough skin and taste like an almond-flavored blueberry. Native Americans mixed salal and other berries with dried meat and fat to make pemmican. Wild strawberries (Fragaria sp.) are an evergreen ground cover. They spread by runners to form low, compact mats. The leaves, a medium green on top and light green beneath, have three leaflets and large teeth. Wild strawberries are a miniature version of cultivated strawberries and are ripe when fully red. www.WilliamShorePool.org

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Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. Bears like berries, too, so make lots of racket while picking to let them know you If you’re just learning how to identify are there. wild berries, don’t rely on these descripBears will instinctively move away if tions; carry a field guide with color photothey sense humans approaching. graphs to help you confirm the identity. Watch out for wasps, hornets and yellow References are available at local librarjackets that will be attracted to the fruity ies and bookstores (as well as online) to smell. help you make the identification. Talk with your health care provider about carrying epinephrine if you have OTHER SAFETY TIPS had serious, life-threatening reactions to Wear protective clothing when picking since many berry bushes (or the surround- insect stings in the past. Take a walk on the wild side, but be ing vegetation) have thorns and prickles. Protective clothing includes the following: berry safe! Do not pick on private property without • Long jeans or thick pants • Sturdy, closed-toes sneakers or hiking permission. Although berry collection generally is boots permitted on most public lands for per• Lightweight long-sleeved shirt sonal consumption, quantity restrictions • Hat might apply. Because it is difficult to wash berries, Jeanette Stehr-Green has been a WSUavoid picking them along roadsides and in certified Clallam County Master Gardener areas that have been sprayed recently since 2003. with herbicides. She writes gardening articles for the Dead and stunted vegetation that is leafing out unevenly, especially along roadsides Peninsula Daily News and Sequim Gazette or under power lines, is a good indication of and participates in a monthly call-in gardening program on KONP. a recent herbicide application. She enjoys teaching others about garEven when collecting in a pristine area, dening and is a berry enthusiast who it is a good idea to rinse wild berries with enjoys not only growing berries in her garpotable (drinkable) water before eating den but collecting them in the wild. them. << BERRIES from Page 6

WILD BERRY CALENDAR The different wild berries do not all ripen at one time, but emerge in a colorful and tasty array from late spring to fall (or even the first frost). • Salmonberries are among the earliest berries, ripening in May in warm, sunny exposures and continuing to late July at higher elevations. • Thimbleberries ripen soon thereafter, running from late June into August. • Blackberries, blackcap raspberries, blueberries, huckleberries and Oregon grape are available in the heart of summer (July and August). • Salal berries are among the latest of the local wild berries, ripening from August through September. • Wild strawberries are everbearing and ripen from late spring through fall. Begin looking for berries at lower elevations in late spring. As the season progresses and the weather warms, climb to higher elevations to find later ripening berries.

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CHALLENGE? Clallam County community leaders test themselves with monthlong 5210 program This July, community leaders from across Clallam County will embark on a monthlong challenge to live more healthful lives. Along the way, they will share their struggles and successes as they build new habits and change old ones. These 12 leaders are challenged to adopt the “Live 5210” principles by Olympic Peninsula Healthy Community Coalition (OPHCC), a county-wide nonprofit working to decrease chronic disease in our region. During July, participants will strive to incorporate four healthy habits into each day:

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These four lifestyle behaviors have been found by researchers to be the most powerful steps anyone can take to prevent chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. So why not join in on the challenge? It’s a great time for you, your family and even your co-workers to join with these leaders and follow along with the 5210 Challenge. The summer weather is great for being active and outdoors, and fresh produce is abundant across the Olympic Peninsula. In addition, tips and tricks will be shared throughout the month with leaders and community members on best ways to make these changes not only for this month, but also as a part of lasting change. Find 5210 tips and challenge updates, plus printable tracking sheets, at facebook.com/olympicpeninsulahealthy communitycoalition. For more information, visit healthyOP. org.

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nation of one hour of physical activity and zero sugar-sweetened beverages. I have my routine workouts now four times a week, but I don’t consciously make the effort to get a full hour of physical activity the remaining days. Also, I really like my creamer in my coffee. I might just have to do a switch to tea for the EASIEST Sally and Henry, our 4-month-old golden retriever and 4-year-old Labrador, will duration. have no problem ensuring that we’re active for an hour each day. EASIEST The easiest for me to achieve will be the five fruits and vegetables a day, as it’s SUPPORT TEAM All 100+ workmates at Peninsula Behavioral Health know about the the bonus of living on a family farm where we grow produce for our farm stand and our challenge, and some of them are going to take the challenge with me. My fiancé may not family. July also is an ideal month for fresh fruits and vegetables for our area. know it yet, but he’ll be taking the challenge, too, and we can spur on each other. SUPPORT TEAM I know my family, colleagues and friends will support me through this COMMUNITY OBSTACLES Perhaps the most difficult obstacle to achieving good health in challenge and push me through the hard times. the county is acknowledging that there’s really not just one obstacle. If our residents have to choose between having a roof over their heads or a hot meal, or between paying COMMUNITY OBSTACLES I believe as a county, our biggest challenge in our community for for a life-saving prescription or gasoline for their car to get them to work, it’s no wonder achieving good health is our societal norms: sweet, high-sodium or high-caloric treats at gatherings versus healthier options; our ever-increasing technological age where many they need the community’s support. What comes first? A home? Food? Job? Sobriety? Mental health treatment? Medical are focused on their screens the majority of the time; limited encouragement of physical treatment? Dental treatment? Not all of us have to make these choices. But for someone activity; and sugar-sweetened beverages around every corner. We need a cultural shift or who is constantly navigating them, it can be exhausting, intimidating and demoralizing. policy change toward healthier practices. tracking my recreational screen time, and it’s no wonder that I’m on level 3,407 on Candy Crush; I spend way too much time on my phone, and I’ve got to find an alternative relaxation practice. It wasn’t an intentional overlap, but I also set July 1 as my day to quit smoking.

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MOST DIFFICULT I think the biggest challenge will be recreational screen time. I enjoy relaxing in the evenings with a few shows and smartphone scrolling. It will be good for me to limit my screen time, and July is the perfect time to just spend that time outside instead.

MOST DIFFICULT Getting five fruits and vegetables. Due to my

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EASIEST I usually drink water or tea, so cutting out sugary drinks should be pretty easy for me.

EASIEST I currently fast walk 45-60 minutes each day. I will add bike riding and other physical activities. I rarely drink sodas or teas. I will have to forgo lattes. I will start a donation jar for my latte costs and SUPPORT TEAM At North Olympic Land Trust, my coworkers are already brainstorming sweeten give to our food bank. ways to stay active together and participate fully. My wife and daughter will help me stay on track, especially during our family vacation. SUPPORT TEAM My wife, Diana, and I challenge my friend and fellow School Board Director Brandino Gibson to the 5210 Challenge. COMMUNITY OBSTACLES Access to healthy food. Here in Clallam County, we grow some of the most beautiful, healthy produce in the state but struggle to get it into the hands COMMUNITY OBSTACLES More activities for our youth. The city, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of locals who need it most. and Sequim School District are working together to increase opportunities, but we need the whole community.

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Board Commissioner, Olympic Medical Center MOST DIFFICULT My plan is to reduce recreational screen time

to less than two hours. This will be a challenge being that I am retired. I would like to get out to hike more and read more.

EASIEST Since I am already plant based, the fruits and vegetables will be pretty easy. I can sometimes get in five servings of fruits by the end of breakfast.

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Board Director, Port Angeles School District MOST DIFFICULT Two hours or less of recreational screen time. EASIEST Getting one hour of physical activity. SUPPORT TEAM My family will be very supportive. I challenge

all my fellow school board directors across the Olympic Peninsula to be part of this journey with me.

SUPPORT TEAM My wife, who also is plant based. Plus, of course, my walking buddy, Allie. COMMUNITY OBSTACLES Our families have a lot of daily demands on their time and This is a team sport. energy from their jobs while juggling their household obligations, along with their chilCOMMUNITY OBSTACLES I think the biggest obstacle people face about achieving good health dren’s school and after school events and activities. Many of our families are struggling is believing that they possess control of most aspects of their life that can help them become with having adequate financial resources. more healthy. We spend our lives building habits that are unhealthy. To change, we must first learn the science about how certain habits harm us and then, subsequently, we must learn what science shows us about what other lifestyle choices build and support health. The chalSequim Free Clinic Board, Sequim Food Bank Board lenge then becomes replacing old, unhealthy habits with new healthier habits, one at a time.

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Executive Director, Sequim Food Bank, & OPHCC Board Treasurer MOST DIFFICULT For me, it will probably be getting in five fruits and veggies a day. When life gets hectic — and it is usually that way — I grab what is most convenient to eat and not necessarily the most nutritious.

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MOST DIFFICULT The most difficult part of the challenge will be

two hours or less of recreational screen time. My husband and I choose not to have commercial television, cable or Netflix. Instead, we read local newspapers and some national news online. For me it can be challenging not to get sucked into computer games, blogs and eBay.

EASIEST The easiest for me will be zero sugar sweetened bever- EASIEST Eating five or more fruits and vegetables a day. This will not be a problem at all

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SUPPORT TEAM During the challenge I’ll have the support of my husband, daughter and SUPPORT TEAM My family. They are very supportive. friends. COMMUNITY OBSTACLES That is a hard one. I don’t think there is one obstacle that is most difficult. I think it is a combination; access to affordable fresh produce, cost of eating COMMUNITY OBSTACLES I believe the scarcity of full time jobs with employer-provided more nutritious foods, nutrition education and individual/family/community support. All health insurance is a large obstacle to good health. After rent, food, utilities and transportation expenses, it is common for individuals and families to be left without money of these are equally important and are obstacles for good health. for health care expenses. That’s why I am passionate about supporting the Sequim Free Clinic, because I know I play a role in breaking down the financial barrier many in our community face when seeking out good health.

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MOST DIFFICULT Frankly, on any given day, all five of them present a challenge. The most difficult, though, will be zero sugarsweetened beverages. I like a morning latte with brown sugar.

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Executive Director, Port Angeles Food Bank MOST DIFFICULT Getting one hour of physical activity. EASIEST Eating five fruits/veggies a day. SUPPORT TEAM My kids, husband and coworkers. COMMUNITY OBSTACLES Access to healthy foods for all people regardless of socioeconomic status.

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics (VIMO) free clinic in Port Angeles has a designated Hepatitis C Treatment Team. It includes, from left to right, Don Ho, patient navigator; Michael Salyer, clinic manager; Jeanette Stehr-Green, medical epidemiologist; Joe Cress, clinical psychologist; Lori Jacobs, patient navigator; and Gerald Stephanz, clinic medical director. liver scarring (cirrhosis), liver cancer and even death. HCV is spread through contact with the blood of an infected person. Before a sensitive test became available to screen the

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SCREENING FOR HEPATITIS C The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hepatitis C testing at least once for persons with the characteristics listed below. • Born from 1945-1965 (baby boomers). • Ever injected illegal drugs, including those who injected once or a few times many years ago. • Received clotting factor concentrates produced before 1987. • Received a transfusion of blood, blood components or an organ transplant before July 1992 (before screening was implemented). • On long-term hemodialysis. • Infected with HIV . • Have signs or symptoms of liver disease (for example: abnormal liver enzyme tests) • Born to hepatitis C virus-positive mothers. If an individual continues behaviors that put them at risk for hepatitis C infection (such as injecting drugs), testing should be repeated at least annually. patients were cured even after 48 weeks of treatment. Reformulation of the interferon and addition of another drug (ribavirin) doubled the response rate but the regimen still required months and months of treatment and many patients developed serious side effects.

Luckily, in the past 10 years, HCV treatment has improved dramatically; more than a dozen drugs aimed at the HCV itself have emerged. These orally administered medications, referred to as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), act by blocking steps in the virus’ life cycle. When used in certain combinations, cure rates are as high as 98 percent after eight to 12 weeks of treatment and the side effects are much diminished. HEALTH PLANS RESTRICT REIMBURSEMENT Although current HCV medications are effective with minimal side effects, a full course of DAAs can cost from $28,000 to $80,000, depending on the DAA and duration of treatment. These high costs have led to restrictive reimbursement policies by health plans and payers in which only the sickest patients (those with most advanced liver disease) are approved for treatment. Of concern, the delay in treatment could allow further progression of liver damage due to the infection and an increased risk of HCV complications during the wait. Following a 2016 class-action lawsuit, Washington State Medicaid was ordered by a federal judge to cover treatment of chronic HCV infection without regard to degree of liver damage. Health Care Authority (HCA) which oversees Medicaid in Washington; however, will not pay for hepatitis C treatment unless a liver, GI or infectious disease specialist, or a provider who specializes in the treatment of HIV, is involved in the case. HEPATITIS C continued on Page 15 >>

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hepatitis C patients, especially those with more advanced liver scarring. BOTTOM LINE Let this story have a good ending. HCV infection can be cured and treatment is available locally. If you think you or a friend or loved one might be infected with HCV, get screened. HEPATITIS C continued on Page 16 >>

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Threat posed by parvo virus been contaminated with feces. If this fecal matter comes from dogs that have parvo, the virus can spread. Like their owners, dogs are not But parvo also can spread through immune to illness. With a little help from their veterinarians, dogs might indirect contact. Because the resilient parvo virus can survive on clothing, recover from a host of health problems rather quickly. But other prob- including shoes, human skin and lems pose greater threats, and some equipment, as well as in the environcan even prove fatal. ment, puppies or young dogs can conOne health problem dog owners tract it through these sources as well. hope to avoid at all costs is parvo. Resistant to common household According to the American Kennel cleaners and disinfectants, the parvo Club, dogs infected with parvo can go virus can survive for years if it’s profrom happy and healthy to fatally ill in tected from direct sunlight. a matter of days, which only highlights Are certain dogs at greater the need for dog owners to learn about risk of contracting parvo than parvo and how to prevent it. others? What is parvo? The AKC notes that, while the Parvo is a highly contagious virus reasons are unknown, German shepthat affects the gastrointestinal herds, rottweilers, Doberman pintracts of puppies and young dogs. schers, English springer spaniels If the gastrointestinal illness that and American Staffordshire terriers results from a parvo infection is not are at greater risk of contracting the treated, it can be deadly. parvo virus than other breeds. How do dogs contract parvo? But the dogs whose risk of conParvo can spread through direct tracting parvo are the greatest are contact with infected dogs or those between six weeks and six through feces and spreads easily months of age, as well as dogs that through the canine population, have not been vaccinated or whose according to the AKC. vaccinations are incomplete. Direct contact with poop through The link between vaccinations the nose and mouth can occur when and parvo can be found in the anticurious puppies or young dogs sniff or bodies puppies receive from their lick surfaces or other dogs that have mothers before they are born. BY METROCREATIVE

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Dog owners must vaccinate their dogs to protect them from parvo as these antibodies fade after puppies are born. What are the symptoms? The AKC notes that the most common symptoms of parvo include: • Severe and bloody diarrhea • Lethargy • Anorexia • Fever • Vomiting • Weight loss • Weakness • Depression • Dehydration Can parvo be prevented? No dog is 100 percent safe from the parvo virus; however, vaccinations can be highly effective, and the AKC recommends all puppies begin receiving vaccinations for the parvo virus when they are between six and eight weeks old. These vaccinations are typically administered in a series of three, and the second round might occur between 10 and 12 weeks, with the third coming between 14 and 16 weeks. Within a year of receiving the final initial round of vaccinations, a booster shot will be administered and then re-administered every three years after that.

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