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Cylap RCD Vaccine
Composition - Each 1 mL dose contains inactivated rabbit calicivirus (2,560 haemagglutination units), thiomersal (as a preservative) not more than 0.1 mg/mL.
Description - Liquid oil adjuvanted vaccine.
Indications - Control of rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD) in European rabbits.
Precautions - To be used by, or under the direction of a registered veterinary surgeon. Rabbits in good health should be immunised when they are least likely to be environmentally stressed by extremes of temperature or humidity. A small number of animals in any population may fail to respond to vaccination as a result of immunological incompetence or for some other reason. Some breeds of European rabbits, particularly dwarf rabbits, may respond differently to vaccination, possibly due to their specific genetic profile.
First aid - Self-injection. Accidental self-injection may lead to an inflammatory response, and medical advice should be sought on the management of deep injections, particularly those near a joint or associated with bruising. If possible the application of gentle squeezing pressure with absorbent material (e.g. facial tissues) at the injection site will swab up unabsorbed vaccine. Strong squeezing of the site should be avoided. The damaged area should be thoroughly cleansed and a topical antiseptic applied.
Disposal - Dispose of empty vials and outer packaging by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. Discarded needles should immediately be placed in a designated and appropriately labelled sharps container.
Withholding Periods - Nil.
Adverse Reactions - In a small number of vaccinated animals a localised injection site reaction may occur. This may be seen as a swelling and/or alopecia (loss of hair). Some rabbits may show a transient general malaise. As with all immunobiological and chemotherapeutic agents, occasional hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur. In such an event these rabbits should be treated without delay by the parenteral administration of antihistamines, corticosteroids or adrenaline as is appropriate.
Dosage and Administration - The entire contents of the bottle should be used as soon as possible. Aseptic techniques should be applied if the vaccine is held for use for any length of time to prevent possible contamination. Each injection should be with a sterile syringe.
Dose - 1 mL injected subcutaneously high on the neck. Massage injection site for approximately 10 seconds to reduce the chance of possible injection site reactions.
Vaccination program
- Primary vaccination - Rabbits should be vaccinated at 2 1/2 to 3 months of age. If epizootic conditions make vaccination advisable before the age of 2 1/2 months, the animals should be revaccinated at 2 1/2 to 3 months of age.
- Booster vaccination. An annual booster vaccination is recommended.
