Message Number: YG7621 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Pat Stauffer
Date: Tue Oct 2, 2001 1:38pm
Subject: vaccines
Hi Dr. Williams:
This is from the packaging insert:
DESCRIPTION: PUREVAX TM Ferret Distemper is a lyophilized
vaccine of a recombinant canarypox vector expressing the HA
and F glycoproteins of canine distemper virus. Safety and
immunogenicity of this product have been demonstrated by
vaccination and challenge tests in suseptible ferrets
INDICATIONS: PUREVAX TM is recommended for the vaccination of
healthy ferrets 8 weeks of age and older for prevention of
disease due to canine distemper virus.
DOSAGE:Reconstitute the lyophilized vaccine with accompanying
liquid diluent and aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose)
subcutaneously into healthy ferrets 8 wks of age and older.
Primary vaccination requires two additional 1 mL doses at 3
wk. intervals. Revaccinate annually with a single 1 mL dose.
PRECAUTIONS:Store at 2-7 deg C (35-45 deg F). Use immediately
after reconstitution. Do not use chemicals to sterilize
syringes and needles. Burn container and all unused contents.
Contains gentamicin as a preservative. It is generally
recommended to avoid vaccination of pregnant ferrets.
Administration of vaccines may cause lethargy, fever, and
inflammatory or hypersensitivity types of reactions. Treatment
may include antihistimines, anti-inflammatories, and/or
epinephrine. RM985R2
The only thing I don't understand (nor does one of our
associates) is why do these companies keep using gentamcin as
a preservative when it is supposedly harmful to ferrets.
Anyone know the answer to this?
Send comments to Pam at pjdutche@email.unc.edu. Please note that this address is only useful for questions about the FHL archive. Questions about ferret health, or those intended for the FHL, should be sent to the Ferret Health List.