[header] How to prevent canine distemper [title] Vaccinate a puppy quickly. [step] A puppy should be given a full course of vaccinations as soon as possible. Typically the first dose of vaccination is given from 6-8 weeks of age, and then every 3-4 weeks until the pup reaches 16-20 weeks of age. 
[substeps] When the puppy reaches around 14 months of age it requires a top-up booster vaccination. After that, it will need another booster every three years for the rest of its life.