Prestige WNV (Canada)

This treatment applies to the following species:

Horses

Company: Merck Animal Health

WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE, KILLED FLAVIVIRUS CHIMERA

A vaccine containing inactivated, concentrated, adjuvanted, tissue culture origin West Nile virus - flavivirus chimera.

Prestige WNV Indications

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

This product has been shown to be effective against encephalitis and viremia caused by West Nile Virus.

DOSE: For primary vaccination aseptically administer 1 mL intramuscularly, 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. For advice on revaccination in the face of stress or an exposure, consult your veterinarian.

CAUTIONS: Store at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F). Shake well before using. Use entire contents when first opened. Do not mix with other products. This product has not been tested in pregnant animals. Foals nursing immune-dams should be vaccinated when maternal antibody levels will allow active immunization. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Inject deep into the muscle only. Local reactions may occur at the injection sites in vaccinates, and most of these reactions resolve in 3 to 7 days following vaccination. Systemic reactions may also occur in animals following vaccination. 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.

ANTIBIOTIC: Gentamicin.

PRESERVATIVE: Thimerosal.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

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

VLN 165A/PCN 1995.R2

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	182544	178927-01
10 Doses	10 mL	193718	194232-01

CPN: 1208312.0

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
Intervet Canada Corp.
16750 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE, KIRKLAND, QC, H9H 4M7

Order Desk:		514-428-7013
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