Equilis Prequenza Suspension for injection for horses.
Target species
Horses
Indications for use
Active immunisation of horses from 6 months of age against equine influenza to reduce clinical signs and virus excretion after infection.
Onset of immunity:
2 weeks after completion of the primary vaccination course.
Duration of immunity:
5 months after completion of the primary vaccination course.
12 months after the first revaccination.
Contra-indications
None.
Special warnings for each target species
Foals should not be vaccinated before the age of 6 months, especially when born to mares that were revaccinated in the last two months of gestation, because of possible interference by maternally derived antibodies.
Special precautions for use
Only healthy animals should be vaccinated.
Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Operator warnings:
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Adverse reactions
A diffuse hard or soft swelling (max. diameter 5 cm) may occur at the injection site, regressing within 2 days. In very rare cases a local reaction exceeding 5 cm and possibly persisting longer than 2 days may occur. Pain at the injection site can occur in rare cases, which may result in temporary functional discomfort (stiffness). In very rare cases, fever, sometimes accompanied by lethargy and inappetence, may occur for 1 day, and up to 3 days in exceptional circumstances.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Interactions
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any other veterinary medicinal product. A decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case by case basis.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Intramuscular use.
Vaccination schedule:
Primary vaccination course
Administer one dose (1ml), by strict intramuscular injection, according to the following schedule:
•Primary vaccination course: first injection from 6 months of age, second injection 4 weeks later.
Revaccination
The first revaccination (third dose) is given 5 months after the primary vaccination course. This revaccination results in immunity to equine influenza lasting at least 12 months.
The second revaccination is given 12 months after the first revaccination.
The alternate use, at 12 months interval, of a suitable vaccine against equine influenza, containing the strains A/equine-2/South Africa/4/03 and A/equine-2/Newmarket-2/93, is recommended to maintain immunity levels for the influenza component (see schedule).
| Vaccination schedule table - Equilis Prequenza | |||||||
| V1 | V2 | 5 | V3 | 12 | V4 | 12 | V5 |
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 30 months | |||
| Scheme 1 | |||||||
| Prequenza Te | Prequenza Te | Prequenza | Prequenza Te | Prequenza | |||
| Scheme 2 | |||||||
| Prequenza | Prequenza | Prequenza | Prequenza | Prequenza | |||
In case of increased infection risk or insufficient colostrum intake, an additional initial injection can be given at the age of 4 months followed by the full vaccination programme (primary vaccination course at 6 months of age and 4 weeks later).
Overdose
Following the administration of a double dose of vaccine, no side-effects other than those described in section "Adverse Reactions" have been observed except for some depression at the day of vaccination.
Withdrawal periods
Zero days.
Pharmacological particulars
Immunological properties
To stimulate active immunity against Equine influenza
ATC-vet code: QI05AA01
Pharmaceutical particulars
Excipients
Phosphate buffer
Major incompatibilities
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.
Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.
Special precautions for storage
Store at 2 °C - 8 °C, protected from light. Do not freeze.
Immediate packaging
Type I glass vial closed with a halogenobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with an aluminium cap.
Type I glass pre-filled syringe, containing a plunger with a halogenobutyl end and closed with a halogenobutyl stopper.
Package size:
10 vials of 1 ml.
1, 5 or 10 pre-filled syringes with needles.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Disposal
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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Overseas orders
We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
Prescription Items
Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a valid signed and dated prescription.
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Please ring us on 01833 641112 for more information.
Refrigerated Items
Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.
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