MaxiVac Excell 5.0

Description and Vaccination Program

Description
MaxiVac Excell 5.0 is a pentavalent inactivated vaccine for the control of swine influenza virus (SIV) in pigs.

Indications
For use in healthy pigs 5 weeks of age or older as an aid in the control of disease associated with swine influenza virus subtypes H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.

Maxivac Excell 5.0 is safe to use in pregnant and lactating sows.

The vaccine has been demonstrated to reduce pneumonia and lung infection following challenge.

Contents

Active substances
Inactivated influenza virus strains:Per 2ml dose:
A/H1N1 (Variant H1N1)inducing ≥ 57 GMT*
A/H1N1 (Human-like H1N1 CDL 460-160)inducing ≥ 57 GMT*
A/H1N1 (H1N2-like H1N1 MAM 543-001D)inducing ≥ 57 GMT*
A/H3N2 (NC/Murphy)inducing ≥ 54 GMT*
A/H3N2 (Cluster IV, JSE, 460-105) inducing ≥ 54 GMT*

* Geometric Mean Titer according to the potency test

Adjuvant
Emunade®Per 2ml dose:
Light mineral oil0.268 ml
Aluminium (as hydroxide)0.192 ml

Dosage and directions for use
Two single vaccinations (2mL) are administered with a 2-3 weeks interval.

Presentation
Available in vials or 50 or 250 doses. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

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