FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY (US)
Swine Influenza Vaccine, H1N1 & H3N2, Killed Virus
For use in healthy pigs 5 weeks of age or older as an aid in the prevention of disease associated with swine influenza virus subtypes H1N1 and H3N2. The vaccine has been demonstrated to reduce pneumonia and lung infection following challenge.
ADVANTAGES:
- MaxiVac Excell 3 is the pork industry's first trivalent vaccine for managing swine influenza virus (SIV). No SIV vaccine provides broader coverage. And because it contains Emunade®, you can use it with confidence in barn after barn.
- All MaxiVac Excell 3 antigens are carefully screened and balanced for optimum performance.
- Protects against all major strains of swine flu virus (SIV) circulating in the U.S. swine population.
- Features a new variant or “reassortant” strain of the H1N1 subtype in addition to the classical H1N1 subtype that has been circulating in U.S. hogs for decades.
- Contains an H3N2 subtype that protects against the Cluster I Texas-like H3N2 subtype, as well as cross protects against the Cluster III variants of H3N2.
- Proprietary, super smooth adjuvant
- Vaccine safe in pregnant sows and gilts
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Administration/Dosage:
Shake well. Using aseptic technique, inject 2 mL intramuscularly (IM) in healthy pigs at 5 weeks of age or older. Revaccinate with 2 mL 2-3 weeks after initial vaccination. Pigs nursing non-immune dams can be safely and effectively vaccinated at weaning. Pigs from immune dams should be vaccinated when maternal antibody levels will allow active immunization. Duration of immunity to H3N2 has een demonstrated by challenge to be at least 2 months following vaccination.
Caution:
For veterinary use only. Store at 2°-7° C (35°-45°F). Do not freeze. Use entire contents when first opened. Do not vaccinate within 21 days of slaughter. If allergic response occurs, administer epinephrine.
Preservatives:
Gentamicin and thimerosal.
Warning:
Extreme caution should be used when injecting oil emulsion vaccines to avoid injecting your own finger or hand. Accidental injection can cause serious local reaction. Contact a physician immediately if accidental injection occurs.
For additional information, call Schering-Plough Animal Health
Technical Services at
1-800-211-3573.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the product label or package insert.
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