Toxovax® Questions and Answers
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What does Toxovax provide protection against?
For the active immunisation of susceptible breeding female sheep to reduce the effects of infection by Toxoplasma gondii, namely early embryonic death, barrenness and abortion.
Vaccination with Toxovax is known to protect for at least two lambing seasons.
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What is the interval between tupping and vaccination with Toxovax?
As per the datasheet, animals should be given a single dose at least 3 weeks prior to mating.
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Can Toxovax be given at the same time as Enzovax®?
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be administered on the same day but not mixed with Enzovax. Enzovax and Toxovax should be given at separate sites.
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Can Toxovax be given on the same day as any other products?
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any other veterinary medicinal product except Enzovax.
A decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case by case basis.
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Can Toxovax be used during pregnancy?
Toxovax is not licensed for used during pregnancy.
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What are the storage requirements for Toxovax?
Concentrate:
Store and transport refrigerated (2 to 8 °C).
Protect from light. Do not freeze.
Diluent (Unisolve):
Store below 25 °C (if stored separately).
Do not freeze.
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What is the shelf life of Toxovax once reconstituted?
Toxovax should be used within 2 hours of reconstitution.
Date of preparation: June 2024
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Toxovax® contains Toxoplasma gondii. POM-V
Enzovax® contains live attenuated Chlamydophila abortus. POM-V
Further information is available from the SPC, datasheet or package leaflet.
Advice should be sought from the medicine prescriber.
Prescription decisions are for the person issuing the prescription alone.
Use Medicines Responsibly.
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