FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

DESCRIPTION
This vaccine contains a freeze-dried live attenuated strain of Camelpox virus (Orthopoxvirus cameli) grown in tissue culture. It is presented as a freeze dried form and each 2.0 mL dose contains 10⁶·⁵ TCID₅₀/mL of camelpox virus. The vaccine also contains 0.00961g/mL of Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) [a buffered salt solution containing vitamins and aminoacids], 0.084g/mL of sodium hydrogen carbonate, 0.00121g/mL of tris-base, 0.058g/mL of sodium chloride, 0.342g/mL of sucrose and 0.0189g/mL of dextran – FP40.

INDICATIONS
For the prophylactic immunization of camels (Old World camels and New World camels) against camelpox.

VACCINATION PROGRAMMES
For camels (Old World camels and New World camels) of all ages, but preferentially used in young animals 6–9 months old to provide individual immunity against camelpox.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THE VACCINE
Reconstitute the freeze-dried material in sterile distilled water, 2.5 mL for single dose.

RECOMMENDED DOSE AND SCHEDULE
first dose and a second dose after 4 weeks (booster). Each dose of 2.0 mL should be administered by the subcutaneous route under the skin on the animal’s shoulder observing aseptic precautions.

An annual booster immunization is required 1 year after last booster.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND WARNING
Occasionally a small swelling at the injection site is observed as well as fever for 1 day, only. Such reactions are self-limiting within 48 hours.

PHARMACEUTICAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE
Vaccine should be stored refrigerated (between +2°C and +8°C). Reconstituted vaccine must be used within 7 days and kept refrigerated.