From Middle English, from Old English efen, efn, emn â(â even, equal, like, level, just, impartial, true â), from Proto-Germanic *ebnaz â(â flat, level, even; equal, straight â), from Proto-Indo-European *(hâ)emno- â(â equal, straight; flat, level, even â).
1 Puppies can receive the injectable vaccine starting at 6 to 8 weeks of age, followed by a booster between 10 and 12 weeks of age. 2  For adult dogs or puppies older than 16 weeks, the intranasal vaccine can be given once, and the injectable vaccine should be given twice, two to four weeks apart. Kittens can be vaccinated intranasally as early as 8 weeks of age. 2  Puppies can receive the injectable vaccine starting at 6 to 8 weeks of age, followed by a booster between 10 and 12 weeks of age.
Adult dogs that are properly vaccinated should be boostered yearly for most vaccines. Vaccination schedules vary depending on age, overall health, state regulations, vaccination type, and risk of exposure.