Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine

Core Protection for EEE/WEE, Flu, and Tetanus

Product Description

Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine is a combination, killed-virus vaccine for healthy horses 6 months of age and older. Prestige 4 helps protect against Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, equine influenza (H3N8), and tetanus. The formula supports core vaccination planning and provides 6 months of demonstrated protection against equine influenza as part of a veterinarian-guided program.

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Benefits

• Core Coverage: Helps protect against EEE, WEE, EIV, and tetanus.
• Flu Protection: Demonstrated 6-month duration of immunity for equine influenza.
• Reduced Shedding: Shown to be effective against virus shedding of EIV.
• Streamlined Dosing: Combination vaccine reduces the need for separate injections.
• Updated Strains: Includes updated equine influenza strains in the formulation.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Inactivated Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis viruses; inactivated equine influenza virus (EIV) H3N8 strains; tetanus toxoid.
Antibiotic: Gentamicin.
Preservative: Thimerosal.
Adjuvant: Havlogen® adjuvant.

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions/ Directions for Use

• Primary Series: Administer 1 mL intramuscularly, then repeat in 3-4 weeks.
• Revaccination Note: Historically recommended annually; the need for a booster is not established.
• Foal Guidance: Maternal antibodies may interfere; additional boosters are often required.
• Injection Route: Inject deep intramuscularly only.
• Storage/Handling: Refrigerate 2°-8°C. Shake well before use and consume the entire contents upon opening.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cold Storage: Store at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F) and shake well.
• Handling Rules: Use the entire contents when they are opened; do not mix products.
• Pregnancy Note: Product has not been tested in pregnant animals.
• Slaughter Timing: Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
• Reaction Care: Local/systemic reactions may occur; treat allergic reactions with epinephrine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine protect horses against?

Ans: Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine is indicated for healthy horses 6 months of age or older to help protect against Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE), equine influenza virus (EIV), and tetanus as part of an annual vaccination program.

Q2: Does Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine include equine herpesvirus (rhino) protection?

Ans: Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine does not include equine herpesvirus (EHV-1/EHV-4) components. Prestige 4 focuses on EEE/WEE, equine influenza, and tetanus. Horses requiring “rhino” coverage typically need a separate EHV vaccine, as per veterinary guidance.

Q3: What is the recommended dosing schedule for Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine?

Ans: For primary vaccination, administer 1 mL intramuscularly and repeat with a single 1 mL intramuscular dose in 3-4 weeks. Historically, annual revaccination has been recommended; however, the manufacturer notes that the need for boosters has not been established.

Q4: How long does Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine protect against equine influenza?

Ans: Duration of immunity is 6 months for equine influenza (EIV). Because horses face different exposure risks from travel, shows, and boarding barns, a veterinarian should recommend the most appropriate booster timing for each horse.

Q5: Does Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine help reduce equine influenza shedding?

Ans: Yes. Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine is effective against the virus shedding of equine influenza virus (EIV). Reduced shedding can help lower transmission pressure in group housing situations such as boarding facilities, training barns, and events.

Q6: Can foals follow the same schedule as adult horses for Prestige 4?

Ans: Foals can have maternal antibodies that interfere with the development of active immunity. The manufacturer notes that additional boosters are required in most young animals. A veterinarian should set the timing based on the mare vaccination history, foal age, and exposure risk.

Q7: What are common reactions after Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine administration?

Ans:  Local reactions may occur at injection sites and most resolve in 3-7 days. Systemic reactions may also occur following vaccination. Horses should be monitored after injection, and a veterinarian should be contacted if signs appear severe or persistent.

Q8: What storage and handling requirements apply to Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine?

Ans:  Store Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F), shake well before use, and use the entire contents when first opened. Do not mix with other products and administer by deep intramuscular injection only.

Q9: Are there key precautions for pregnant mares with Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine?

Ans: The manufacturer states Prestige 4 Equine Vaccine has not been tested in pregnant animals. A veterinarian should evaluate the risk-benefit and timing for pregnant mares, especially when coordinating core vaccination needs, travel schedules, and risk of farm disease exposure.

Q10: What should handlers do if an allergic reaction occurs after vaccination?

Ans: If an allergic reaction occurs, the manufacturer directs treatment with epinephrine. Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection, which can cause severe local reactions. Seek medical attention for human exposure and contact a veterinarian for horse reactions.