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Rabvac 3 (Canada)

This page contains information on Rabvac 3 for veterinary use.
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Rabvac 3

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: Wyeth Animal Health

Rabies Vaccine

Killed Virus

Rabvac 3 is a killed virus vaccine for the vaccination of healthy dogs, cats and horses against rabies. This vaccine meets the three year duration of immunity requirements for dogs and cats, and one year duration of immunity for horses.

Rabvac 3 Dosage And Administration

Shake well before use.

This product is restricted for use by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Dogs And Cats

Inject one dose (1 mL) subcutaneously or at one site in the thigh intramuscularly.

Vaccinate dogs and cats 3 months of age or older with one dose.

Revaccinate with a repeat dose one year later.

Revaccinate both dogs and cats every 3 years.

Horses

Inject one dose (2 mL) intramuscularly. Note: Two 1 mL vials must be used.

Vaccinate horses 3 months of age or older.

Revaccinate with a repeat dose (2 mL) one year later.

Annual revaccination with one dose (2 mL) is required.

Infovax-id® System

Save Time!

Create Better Records!

Easy To Use!

U.S. Pat. No. 5,704,648

The INFOVAX-ID System provides a simple and effective method of recording pertinent information on the vaccines administered to animals in a veterinary practice.

The INFOVAX-ID System is a unique label design that allows easy removal of the label from the vial, while maintaining sufficient adhesive properties for placement of the removed label onto the animal's medical chart.

The INFOVAX-ID System provides an accurate, thorough and legible method of vaccination record keeping. Use of the INFOVAX-ID System allows for easy retrieval of the vaccine's tradename, antigen content, expiration date, serial number, storage requirements and unique Fort Dodge vaccine color coding.

For vaccines requiring reconstitution, remove label from both vials and affix both labels to the animal's medical chart.

Using The Infovax-id System

1.

Grasp the lower right hand corner of the tab at the arrow marked “Peel Here” between your thumb and forefinger (figure 1).

2.

Pull steadily at a slight upward angle until the top portion of the label is separated from the vial (figure 2).

3.

Place the label on the animal's medical chart. Press down on the label to ensure adhesion.

Precautions

Store between 2° and 7°C. Do not freeze. Shake well before use.

The use of a biological may produce anaphylaxis and/or other inflammatory immune-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. Antidote: Epinephrine, corticosteroids, and antihistamines may all be indicated depending on the nature and severity of the reaction.

A local reaction may occur at the injection site following subcutaneous administration.

Some reports suggest that in cats, the administration of certain veterinary biologicals may induce the development of injection-site fibrosarcomas.

Do not vaccinate horses within 21 days before slaughter.

Contains gentamicin as a preservative.

For use in dogs, cats and horses only.

For veterinary use only.

Manufactured by Fort Dodge Laboratories, Inc., Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 U.S.A.

U.S. Vet. License No. 112

Trademarks used under license

Distributed in Canada by Wyeth Animal Health, Division of Wyeth Canada, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

10-10 mL vials of vaccine

C12157E

Nac No.

11571228
WYETH ANIMAL HEALTH
Division of Wyeth Canada

400 MICHENER ROAD, GUELPH, ON, N1K 1E4
Telephone:   519-837-2040
Order Desk:   800-265-7200
Fax:   519-837-9342
Website:   www.wyethah.ca
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Rabvac 3 information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the Rabvac 3 product label or package insert.



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