Prestige 2 (Rhino + Flu) Merck Animal Health

Prestige II is for vaccination of healthy horses 6 months of age or older, as an aid in the control of respiratory disease caused by EIV, EHV-1 and EHV-4 and as an aid in reduction of virus shedding of EIV and EHV-1. Duration of immunity (DOI) has been shown to be at least six months for EIV.

Advantages

• Formulated to minimize reactions and maximize protection
• Available in 10-dose vials
• Also available in convenient, low-volume 1 mL doses in single, prefilled syringes
• A combination of inactivated, concentrated, adjuvanted, tissue culture origin equine herpesviruses types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4) and equine influenza virus type H3N8 strains (EIV A/Equine 2/ Kentucky/93 American, EIV A/Equine 2/Kentucky/02 American and EIV A/Equine 2/Newmarket/2/93 Eurasian). Intervet serological data suggest influenza cross protection against certain U.S. and European strains, including Kentucky 91, 93, 99, 02, Ohio 03, Newmarket/1/93, Newmarket/2/93, Suffolk 89 and South Africa 03.
• Exceptional safety profile with the smooth Havlogen adjuvant
• Advanced filtration process through the Antigen Purification System (APS )

Administration and Dosage For primary vaccination aseptically administer 1 mL intramuscularly, repeat with a single dose in three to four weeks. Annual revaccination is recommended. A booster dose can be administered at more frequent intervals based upon individual horse or farm disease risk assessment or any time epidemic conditions exist or are reported. Consult your veterinarian. Precautions Store at 2 °-7 °C (35 °-45 °F). Shake well before using. Use entire contents when first opened. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Inject deep into the muscle only. Local reactions may occur at the injection sites in vaccinates. 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. Contact a physician immediately if an accidental injection occurs. Merck
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