New kittens - question re jabs and vet packages

[AlexaIncognito]

Hello,

We have two new kittens (9 weeks old) and I have been trying to find a vet for their jabs etc.

I have been told there is a shortage of kitten jabs until 2022! What are the implications of this in terms of letting them go outside etc?

Also, I am not sure whether to go for a vet package where you pay a certain amount each month to over jabs, flea and worm treatment etc. I am not sure how frequently these would be needed. I do have insurance for them (but I know this is not a replacement for that).

Sorry, I meant to say the vet I have heard back from said there is a shortage of kitten jabs until THE END of 2022!

There is a shortage of vaccine, but it is expected to resolve by the end of January when production should have got caught up with the increased usage.
At this moment in time practices really have no access to any more beyond their allocation.

@Lonecatwithkitten

There is a shortage of vaccine, but it is expected to resolve by the end of January when production should have got caught up with the increased usage. At this moment in time practices really have no access to any more beyond their allocation.

Thank you - that sounds a bit more doable.

Don't let them out till they're fully vaccinated and ideally neutered and microchipped.

Also most vets offer a pet health club which for two cats is roughly £20 a month. Your flea and wormer is monthly and us weight determined. This club covers you for that and their annual boosters once they've had their kitten vaccinations. It's beneficial to have them vaccinated for feline Leukemia and the tricat which covers cat flu etc. This plan also could give you a discount on any future food orders or dental/blood work that may be needed in the future. It really depends on the practice.

Depending on the plan, you also get the microchip which is an essential, especially if you're going to let them outside... could save you massive heartache!

Thanks for this everyone. I went for the vet package for kittens, and they have been chipped. They are hoping to have the vaccine end of Jan, but didn't sound hugely convinced.