Prestige WNV Horse Vaccine

Prestige® WNV Equine Vaccine

Prestige® WNV is a killed flavivirus chimera vaccine for healthy horses 6 months of age and older. It helps protect against West Nile virus (WNV), which can cause viremia and encephalitis. The vaccine is administered by intramuscular injection as a two-dose primary series.

Benefits:

• Helps protect against West Nile virus infection.
• Has demonstrated effectiveness against WNV-associated viremia and encephalitis.
• Provides a preventive vaccination option for horses 6 months of age and older.

Protects Against:

• West Nile virus (WNV): Helps protect against viremia and encephalitis caused by West Nile virus.

Directions:

Shake well before use. Using aseptic technique, administer 1 mL intramuscularly, injecting deep into the muscle. Use the entire contents when first opened.

Dosage & Vaccination Schedule:

• Minimum age: 6 months.
• Primary vaccination: Administer 1 mL intramuscularly, followed by a second 1 mL dose 3–4 weeks later.
• Revaccination: Annual revaccination is recommended, but the need for this booster has not been established. Consult your veterinarian for guidance on revaccination frequency.
• Foals: Maternal antibodies can interfere with active immunity. Additional booster doses may be needed in young animals; consult your veterinarian.

Available Package Sizes:

• 10-Dose Package: Ten 1 mL syringes with separate sterile needles.
• 10-Dose Vial: One 10 mL vial. Does NOT include syringes and needles.

Withdrawal Period:

Do not vaccinate horses within 21 days before slaughter.

Precautions:

• This product has not been tested in pregnant animals.
• Do not mix with other products.
• Local injection-site reactions may occur and typically resolve within 3–7 days. Systemic reactions may also occur.
• If an allergic reaction occurs, treat with epinephrine.
• Use care to avoid accidental self-injection, which can cause serious local reactions. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
• Antibiotic: Gentamicin.
• Preservative: Thimerosal.
• For animal use only.

Storage:

Store at 2–8°C (35–46°F). Do not freeze. Shake well before use.

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.