Zoetis West Nile-Innovator® + EWT
West Nile-Innovator® + EWT is a vaccine against West Nile virus, against equine encephalomyelitis due to Eastern and Western viruses and against tetanus.
USES
For intramuscular vaccination of healthy horses 10 months of age or older as an aid in the prevention of viremia caused by West Nile virus, and as an aid in the prevention of equine encephalomyelitis due to Eastern and Western viruses, and tetanus. Efficacy of the West Nile fraction was demonstrated in horses that received two doses of the vaccine and were challenged one year post-vaccination with West Nile virus. The vaccine protected 95% of the vaccinates against infection, while 82% of the controls were viremic.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Directions:
Horses, inject one 1 mL dose intramuscularly using aseptic technique. Administer a second 1 mL dose 3 to 4 weeks after the first dose. A 1 mL booster dose should be given annually. Early revaccination may be advisable when horses are faced with an outbreak or with other conditions which might make heavy exposure likely.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
Precautions:
Shake well. In some instances, transient local reactions may occur at the injection site. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. In case of anaphylactoid reaction, administer epinephrine. Thimerosal, neomycin and polymyxin B added as preservatives. For Veterinary Use Only.
PHARMACEUTICAL PRECAUTIONS
FURTHER INFORMATION
Available in 10 doses.
Regulatory Information.
830V5X/E15.0/F3.2
