Prestige Tetanus Equine Vaccine, 1mL, 1 Dose

Targeted Tetanus Protection for Adult Horses

Product Description

Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine is a tetanus toxoid vaccine for healthy horses 6 months of age and older. Prestige Tetanus helps protect horses against tetanus, a severe toxin-related disease commonly associated with wounds and punctures. The single-antigen formula supports core vaccination planning and is often used for routine boosters or following injuries under veterinary guidance.

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Benefits

• Tetanus Protection: Helps protect horses against tetanus toxin-related disease risk.
• Wound-Risk Support: Useful for horses exposed to punctures, cuts, or contaminated injuries.
• Single-Antigen Focus: Targeted tetanus coverage without combination antigens.
• Core Program Fit: Supports routine vaccination planning for adult horses.
• Trusted Formulation: Toxoid vaccine with an adjuvant system for immune response.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Tetanus toxoid.
Preservative: Thimerosal.
Adjuvant: Havlogen® adjuvant.

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Primary Series: Administer 1 mL intramuscularly, then repeat in 3-4 weeks.
• Revaccination Note: Historically recommended annually; the need for this booster has not been established.
• After Injury: Injury should be followed by a booster dose of a tetanus toxoid–containing vaccine.
• Injection Route: Inject deep intramuscularly only; avoid subcutaneous administration.
• Veterinary Guidance: Consult a veterinarian for timing based on risk and wound exposure.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cold Storage: Store at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F) and shake well before use.
• Handling Rules: Use entire contents when opened; do not mix with other products.
• Pregnancy Note: Product has not been tested in pregnant animals.
• Injection Reactions: Local reactions may occur and typically resolve within 3-7 days.
• Allergic Response: Rare allergic reactions may occur and may require epinephrine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine protect against?

Ans: Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine is a tetanus toxoid vaccine indicated for healthy horses 6 months of age and older to help protect against tetanus. Tetanus is a severe toxin-related disease often associated with wounds and punctures.

Q2: What is the dosing schedule for Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine?

Ans: The primary series is 1 mL given intramuscularly, followed by a second 1 mL intramuscular dose administered 3-4 weeks later. Ongoing revaccination timing should follow veterinarian guidance and the horse’s risk of exposure.

Q3: Should horses get a tetanus booster after an injury?

Ans: Yes. Label guidance states that an injury should be followed by a booster dose of a vaccine that contains tetanus toxoid. A veterinarian can recommend a specific timing based on the type of wound, the risk of contamination, and the horse’s vaccination history.

Q4: Can Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine be given under the skin?

Ans: No. The label indicates that the vaccine should be injected only deep into the muscle. Subcutaneous injection can cause severe local reactions, so proper intramuscular technique and site selection are essential.

Q5: How often do horses need tetanus vaccination boosters?

Ans:  Historically, annual revaccination has been recommended, but the manufacturer notes that the need for this booster has not been established. A veterinarian should determine booster frequency based on management, injury risk, and farm protocols.

Q6: At what age can a horse receive Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine?

Ans: Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine is indicated for healthy horses 6 months of age and older. Foals may require adjustments in timing due to maternal antibodies, and a veterinarian can recommend an appropriate schedule.

Q7: What side effects can occur after vaccination?

Ans: Local reactions such as swelling or soreness may occur at the injection site and typically resolve within 3-7 days. Systemic reactions are possible. Rare allergic reactions can occur and may require prompt veterinary treatment.

Q8: How should Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine be stored?

Ans: Store the vaccine refrigerated at 2°-8°C and shake well before use. Use the entire contents when first opened, do not mix with other products, and follow aseptic handling practices to maintain product integrity.

Q9: Can pregnant mares receive Prestige® Tetanus Equine Vaccine?

Ans: The manufacturer notes the product has not been tested in pregnant animals. A veterinarian should evaluate risk-benefit and timing for pregnant mares, especially when coordinating broader vaccination needs and foaling schedules.