Merial Launches Combination Vaccine to Help Prevent Core Canine Diseases and Provide Comprehensive Leptospirosis Protection
Merial, the animal health division of Sanofi, today announced the availability of its RECOMBITEK® C8 vaccine, a nonadjuvanted combination vaccine that helps protect dogs from the four common leptospirosis serovars and several core canine diseases in a combination injection. It is the only vaccine that helps prevents leptospirosis and leptospiruria (shedding) for three serovars*. With the addition of this vaccine, Merial further extends its canine vaccine portfolio and further solidifies its position as a leader in vaccine production.
“Vaccinations are the cornerstone of preventive healthcare for pets,” Jessica Bayer, Director, Merial U.S. Pet Vaccine and Therapeutics. ”RECOMBITEK C8 provides veterinarians with a long-lasting option from Merial and enables them to offer customers a comprehensive† leptospirosis vaccine to protect dogs year-round against the rising threat of the disease. We are committed to working with vets and pet owners to innovate solutions to help their cherished canine companions live happier, healthier, longer lives.”
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection affecting humans and animals. It is typically spread through direct contact with an infected animal, or more commonly by exposure to water sources contaminated by the urine of an infected animal. Dogs, even those kept primarily indoors, are especially at risk because of their increased exposure to potentially contaminated water (i.e. lakes, puddles, dew, etc.), soil and wildlife (i.e. raccoons, squirrels, opossums, etc.). Responsible pet ownership, including vaccination, helps pet owners protect their pets from this devastating disease.
RECOMBITEK C8 and RECOMBITEK 4 Lepto are the only vaccines that help:
- prevent leptospirosis caused by Leptospira canicola, L. grippotyphosa, and L. icterohaemorrhagiae and aids in the prevention of L. pomona*;
- prevent dogs from shedding bacteria into the environment after exposure*;
- provide more than 15-month duration of immunity**.
Merial has a 20-year history of offering advanced recombinant vaccine technology to help protect dogs from canine distemper and Lyme disease.
RECOMBITEK C8 is recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs nine weeks and older for protection from the four common leptospirosis serovars and several of the core canine diseases.
®RECOMBITEK is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2016 Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA. All rights reserved.
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*Indicated for the prevention of leptospirosis and leptospiruria caused by L. canicola, L. grippotyphosa and L. icterohaemorrhagiae and as an aid in the prevention of leptospirosis and leptospiruria caused by L. ponoma.
†Indicated to help prevent prevent leptospirosis caused by Leptospira canicola, L. grippotyphosa, and L. icterohaemorrhagiae and aids in the prevention of L. pomona*; help prevent dogs from shedding bacteria into the environment after exposure; and provide more than a 15-month duration of immunity
**L. grippotyphosa
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on Apr 27 2016. Filed under Health & Training.
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