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Prestige Tetanus (Canada)

This page contains information on Prestige Tetanus for veterinary use.
The information provided typically includes the following:
  • Prestige Tetanus Indications
  • Warnings and cautions for Prestige Tetanus
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Prestige Tetanus

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Merck Animal Health

TETANUS TOXOID

Prestige Tetanus Indications

This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy horses, cattle, swine and sheep 6 months of age or older against tetanus. For more information regarding safety and efficacy data, go to productdata.aphis.usda.gov.

DOSE: For primary vaccination aseptically administer 1 mL intramuscularly to horses, cattle and swine or 0.5 mL to sheep and repeat with a single dose in 3 - 4 weeks. Historically, annual revaccination with this product has been recommended. The need for annual booster vaccination has not been established for this product. Consult your veterinarian.

CAUTIONS: Store at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F). Shake well before using. Do not mix with other products. This product has not been tested in pregnant animals. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Local reaction may occur if this product is given subcutaneously. Inject deep into the muscle only. Anaphylactic reactions may occur. If allergic reaction occurs, treat with epinephrine. Care should be used to avoid injecting your own fingers, hands, or other body parts. Accidental injection can cause serious local reactions. In case of human exposure, contact a physician. Injury should be followed by a booster dose of vaccine containing tetanus toxoid. Consult your veterinarian regarding indications and precautions for the use of tetanus antitoxin.

PRESERVATIVE: Thimerosal.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Intervet Inc. d/b/a Merck Animal Health, Omaha, NE 68103, USA

VLN 165A/PCN 8601.01

1 800 521-5767 (USA)

1 866 683-7838 (CAN)

For patent information:

http://www.merck.com/product/patent/home.html

 

 

Code

 

10 Doses

10 x 1 mL Syringes with Separate Sterile Needles

187765

179796-01

CPN: 1208310.0

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
Intervet Canada Corp.

16750 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE, KIRKLAND, QC, H9H 4M7
Order Desk:   514-428-7013
Toll-Free:   866-683-7838
Fax:   Toll-free 888-498-4444; local 514-428-7014
Website:   www.merck-animal-health.ca
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