Since there has been so much question about this - here is the survey again
in case those who want to make this more participated in care to respond.
 
I will accept e-mail responses or hard copy responses mailed to: PO Box 1714,
Springfield, VA 22151-0714.  If you want a copy of the results to do your own
analysis, please send a large folder envelope with $3.00 postage paid.
 
VACCINATION QUESTIONNAIRE
 
S.T.A.R.* Ferrets has decided to re-release the following survey.  We are
interested in finding out which vaccines are being used for ferrets, how
they are being administered, by whom, and the results.  If you vaccinate
your own animals and wish to remain anonymous, please just fill in the city
and state where you live.  If you or your veterinarian have any more
information to provide, please feel free to write details.
 
1. What vaccine are you using to protect ferrets against canine distemper?
   FERVAC - D         GALAXY -D                 OTHER:
 
2. Who is administering the shot? SELF        VET      OTHER: _________
 
3. Where is the ferret being injected?
   NECK AREA             SHOULDER AREA               HIP AREA
   RUMP AREA             ARM AREA                    LEG AREA
   OTHER: ______________
 
4. Is the vaccine warmed to room temperature before being injected?
   YES  NO
 
5. What gage needle is being used?  22    25   OTHER:
 
6. What length needle is being used? 3/4"     1"     OTHER:
 
7. Are you using the sterile solution which is packaged with the vaccine?
   YES  NO
 
8. Have you ever used any other canine distemper vaccine?
   YES  NO
   If so, which one(s):  FERVAC - D    GALAXY -D
   FROMM-D   OTHER: ________________
 
9. Are you having any reactions with your present canine distemper vaccine?
   YES  NO
 
10  Have you had any reactions with your past canine distemper vaccine?
    YES NO
 
11. Please list any reactions & % below for _PRESENT VACCINE_
a.  no reactions
b.  stings ferret while injecting vaccine
c.  ferret screams while injecting vaccine
d.  ferret becomes lethargic after vaccination
e.  vomiting occurs after vaccination
f.  seizures occur after vaccination
g.  other problems:
h.  age of the ferret(s)
i.  was this shot given in conjunction w/rabies:
j.  how long ago was the previous distemper shot administered?
k.  lot number & date on the vaccines:
l.  month/year of vaccination(s):
m.  how many vaccines have you used/year:
 
12. Please list any reactions & % below for _PAST VACCINE__
a.  no reactions
b.  stings ferret while injecting vaccine
c.  ferret screams while injecting vaccine
d.  ferret becomes lethargic after vaccination
e.  vomiting occurs after vaccination
f.  seizures occur after vaccination
g.  other problems:
h.  age of the ferret(s)
i.  was this shot given in conjunction w/rabies:
j.  how long ago was the previous distemper shot administered?
k.  lot number & date on the vaccines:
l.  month/year of vaccination(s):
m.  how many vaccines have you used/year:
 
Name: ___________________________________
City: __________________ State: _______
Signature: ______________________________________
Date: _________________________
[Posted in FML issue 1544]