EQUI-JEC® 6

The Equi-Jec^® 6 is a 6 way horse vaccine with west nile for the vaccination of healthy horses to protect against respiratory disease due to Influenza (EIV) and Herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 & EHV-4). This equine 6 way vaccine also protects horses against eastern and western encephalomyelitis (EEE & WEE), west nile virus (WNV), and tetanus.

The duration of immunity against EIV is at least 6 months and against WNV is at least 12 months. The duration for the remaining organisms has not been determined. This horse vaccine has also been shown to be effective against shedding due to EIV and against viremia, mortality, and neurologic clinical disease due to WNV.

The Equi-Jec 6 vaccine is safe for use in pregnant mares and healthy horses 4 months of age or older.

Cautions: Keep out of reach of children and animals. For use in animals only. Do not mix with other products. Use entire contents when first opened. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. In case of anaphylactoid reaction, administer epinephrine. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.

Storage: Store 2 to 8 °C. (35 to 46°F). Store out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.

Contains: Kentucky Lineage (KY/95), Florida sublineage clade 1 (OH/03), and Eurasian Newmarket/2/93 (NM 2/93) EIV strains. Amphotericin B and gentamicin added as preservatives.

Dosage and Administration: Shake well before use. Using aseptic technique, vaccinate horses intramuscularly with a 1 mL dose. Administer a second 1 mL dose intramuscularly in 3 to 4 weeks using a different injection site. The need for annual booster vaccinations has not been established for this product; consultation with a veterinarian or the manufacturer is recommended.

For healthy horses 4 months of age or older, including pregnant mares.