Kittens should receive the first FVRCP vaccine (also called feline distemper, feline respiratory vaccine or 3 in 1 vaccine) at 6-8 weeks old. Booster vaccines should be given every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 14-16 weeks old. The last vaccine is good for one year. The total number of booster vaccines may vary depending on how old the kitten is when it receives the first shot, but the kitten does need a minimum of two vaccines with the last vaccine at 16 weeks or older. Rabies vaccine may be given to kittens 12 weeks (3 months) of age or older.. Kittens and cats that go outside should be vaccinated for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) at 9 weeks of age or older and a follow up booster given in 3-4 weeks, then one year later. They should first have a blood test before vaccinating to be sure they do not already carry the virus.

Example:

FVRCP	9 weeks		FVRCP plus FeLV	9 weeks
FVRCP	12 weeks		FVRCP plus FeLV	12 weeks
FVRCP	16 weeks		FVRCP plus FeLV	16 weeks