FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY (US) MaxiVac®-FLU Swine Influenza Vaccine, Killed Virus
For the vaccination of healthy swine against swine influenza due to Type A H1N1 subtype.
ADVANTAGES:
Special oil-in-water adjuvant system helps stimulate strong immune response.
Protection against clinical disease shown in vaccinates challenged with highly virulent SIV.
Significantly reduces circulating virus in lungs after severe challenge which helps prevent costly setbacks due to lung tissue damage, consolidation, and opportunistic bacterial infections.
Description
MaxiVac-FLU is an inactivated virus vaccine for the immunization of healthy swine against swine influenza. The vaccine contains a type A subtype H1N1 field isolate and is adjuvanted to enhance immunity. Field and laboratory data indicate that the vaccine is safe and effective in weaning age pigs, is safe for use in pregnant females at any stage of gestation, and provides immunity for at least three months following vaccination.
Indications
For the vaccination of healthy swine against swine influenza due to Type A H1N1 subtype.
Dosage and Administration
For use in swine only. Shake well and administer 2 ml intramuscularly. 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. For primary vaccination, administer a second dose in 3 to 4 weeks.
Caution 1. Do not vaccinate within 21 days of slaughter. 2. Store at 35°-45°F (2°-7°C). Use entire contents when first opened. 3. Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives. Anaphylactoid reactions may occur. Antidote: Epinephrine.
How Supplied
10, 50 and 100 dose vials.
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