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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

- Prevention and Control

Vaccination:

Vaccination is the cornerstone of FMD control in endemic areas. Inactivated vaccines are used, and formulations must match circulating strains to be effective. However, vaccines provide only temporary immunity (6 months) and require frequent boosters.

  • Monovalent, bivalent, and trivalent vaccines are used depending on the serotypes circulating in the region.
  • Emergency vaccination may be deployed during outbreaks in FMD-free zones.