Prestige 5 Horse Vaccine

Prestige 5 Equine Vaccine

Encephalomyelitis – Rhinopneumonitis – Influenza Vaccine, Eastern & Western, Killed Virus, Tetanus Toxoid

Prestige 5 is a combination vaccine for healthy horses 6 months of age and older. It helps protect against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, equine influenza virus (EIV), equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4), and tetanus.

Featuring updated equine influenza strains, including Florida '13 Clade 1, Richmond '07 Clade 2, and Kentucky '02, Prestige 5 provides protection against several important equine diseases. It has been shown to reduce virus shedding associated with equine influenza and EHV-1.

Features & Benefits:

• Helps protect against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis
• Helps protect against equine influenza virus (EIV)
• Aids in protection against equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4), also known as rhinopneumonitis
• Helps protect against tetanus
• Includes updated influenza strains: Florida '13 Clade 1, Richmond '07 Clade 2, and Kentucky '02
• Shown to reduce virus shedding of EIV and EHV-1
• Demonstrated 6-month duration of immunity for equine influenza
• Formulated with Havlogen® adjuvant and an Antigen Purification System

Indications:

For vaccination of healthy horses 6 months of age and older as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis viruses, equine influenza virus, EHV-1, EHV-4, and tetanus.

Directions & Dosage:

For primary vaccination, aseptically administer 1 mL intramuscularly (IM), followed by a second 1 mL dose 3–4 weeks later. Annual revaccination is recommended; consult your veterinarian regarding the appropriate booster schedule.

Foals nursing immune dams should be vaccinated when maternal antibody levels allow active immunization. Additional boosters may be needed in young horses.

Available Package Sizes:

• 1-dose syringe (1 mL)
  
• 10-dose bottle (10 mL)

Duration of Immunity:

A duration of immunity of at least 6 months has been demonstrated for equine influenza virus. Duration of immunity for Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, EHV-1, EHV-4, and tetanus has not been established.

Ingredients and Preservatives:

• Antibiotic: Gentamicin
• Preservative: Thimerosal

Withdrawal Period:

Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.

Storage:

Store at 2°C to 8°C (35°F to 46°F). Shake well before use. Use the entire contents when first opened. Do not mix with other products.

Cautions/Warnings:

For animal use only. This product has not been tested in pregnant animals. Inject deep into the muscle only. Local injection-site reactions may occur and generally resolve within 3–7 days. Systemic reactions may also occur. If an allergic reaction occurs, administer epinephrine and seek veterinary assistance.

Use caution to avoid accidental self-injection, which can cause serious local reactions. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.

A Valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this item in the state of Minnesota. Please contact your veterinarian for a prescription.

All vaccines are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.