title: The potential for liability in the use and misuse of veterinary vaccines.
abstract: The lack of specific rules regarding the use of animal vaccines by veterinarians leaves them vulnerable to legal action for negligence or breach of warranty. A veterinarian's liability may depend on the answers to the questions asked previously in this article. The answers ultimately depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Although no one can ensure that he or she is never going to be sued, veterinarians can go a long way in defending themselves against these kinds of allegations by conforming to the standards of practice as they apply to the care and use of vaccines; by adhering closely to the doctrines of informed consent; and by not providing undue warranty to the vaccine product he or she sells.
authors.affiliation: Contra Costa Animal Eye Clinic, Pleasant Hill, California, USA. animaleyedoctor@mindspring.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Flemming
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000818:Animals; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D014612:Vaccines; D019155:Veterinary Drugs / Q000592:standards; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D014612:Vaccines; D019155:Veterinary Drugs