Note: If you decide to give the vaccine, make sure it is the intranasal or oral form, that is, given as nose drops, not injected.  And give the vaccine at least 2 weeks before contact with other dogs, for the sake of both your dog and other dogs. 

 “Canine respiratory disease complex (kennel cough) is not a vaccine-preventable disease and the vaccine should only be used to help manage the disease.” 

 Regarding kennels, day care and grooming facilities: In general, if they have good ventilation and practice good hygiene, kennel cough shouldn’t even be an issue unless, a pet has came into contact with the virus unknowingly, and shows no symptoms.

Compare 'Kennel Cough' to human 'Common Cold'. They both have to run their course, and there is no treatment. Only medications to ease the symptoms.

The virus can only be a threat to puppies, geriatric dogs, and dogs with a compromised immune system.