To experience the parvovirus sickness is a traumatic thing to have to go through. It is the dogs that are most affected by this sickness though even human can get it. The affliction of the parvovirus in dogs show up in the form of either diarrhea dehydration or even vomiting for some. The older dogs are not as much affected by the parvovirus disease as the younger dogs are. Any animal clinic can provide the parvovirus vaccination to prevent your dog from getting it. The vaccination can be administered to the dog when it becomes five months old. The vaccination for your dog have to be undertaken on schedule so that they are not affected by this awful virus.

When adopting a dog or puppy, ask the previous owner questions about all of the vaccinations that he/she has given the dog so that you will know which ones he still needs. The process of vaccinating ones dog for the parvovirus may last for about four weeks. The reason it takes so long, is to ensure that his body is used to the dead virus cells in his system which would help his body to not get infected with the disease. Post the first vaccination your dog has to be guarded from mixing with stray dogs as that they are not exposed to any kind of infection. Though you might be trying your best to keep your dog from getting this infection, there is still a chance the dog might get the disease; just be sure to look out for the symptoms of diarrhea, dehydration, and vomiting.

Human Parvovirus

Just like dogs can get it, so can people. An escape from a basic form of parvovirus is not enough as one may have to face the infection of the parvovirus B19. Even children and elders may be affected by it. Many a times people donot have any indications and sometimes may have a rash or a swelling at the joints. Parvovirus B19 will usually go away within a week or two of having it. The person may feel depressed when affected with it as it means a lot on the suffering as well as absence from the work or school.

To help the adults with joint swelling in a parvovirus B19 they have to be administered the ibuprofen or Aspirin. Lots of rest will be needed as well so that they muscle's joints are not strained from too much movement.

Keeping the age of the children in mind one can safely give them Childrens Tylenol or Motrin to help them reduce the swelling. The small infants and toddler babies need to be assisted only with a doctors recommendation.