From the October issue or Cat Fancy:

"Research suggest that Adjuvants (carriers that help release the vaccine gradulally) cause an intense inflammatory response at the injectinsite, which leads to cell mutations and, eventually, an out of control tumor."

"Significant recmmendations include reducing the number of vaccinations a cat receives, changing the location of the vaccination and changing the type of vaccine used."

"By Adminstering the vaccination on a cat's leg instead of between its shoulder blades, amputation becomes a viable option if a tumor develops at the injection site."

Pharmaceutical companies, too , are helping to combat the situation by developing new vaccines without the Adjuvants (carriers) that appear to overstimulate the immune system. Vaccines administered as nose drops are available now, and oral and through the skin delivery systems might soon be available, all of which will eliminate VAS risks.

Hope this helps everyone.