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Alpha Ject Micro 1 PD Emulsion for Injection for Atlantic Salmon

Active ingredient: Salmon pancreas disease virus

Form

Injection

Species

Atlantic salmon

Manufacturer

Pharmaq AS

VMD MA No.

21714/5000

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 516 degree days. Duration of immunity: at least 12 months.

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Clinical information

Alpha Ject Micro 1 PD Emulsion for Injection for Atlantic Salmon — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Onset of immunity: 516 degree days.
Duration of immunity: at least 12 months.

Administration route
The vaccine will be administered by intraperitoneal (i.p) injection. The fish should be
anaesthetised prior to injection. It is recommended to starve the fish for a minimum of
48 hours before vaccination.
The vaccine should be left to slowly reach 15-20 C by keeping it at room
temperature. The vaccine should not be used if the vaccine shows signs of a
brownish water phase in the bottom of the container. Contact the distributor for
further advice. The vaccine should be well shaken prior to use by squeezing and
shaking for approx. 2 minutes. Only administer if the vaccine appears as a
homogenous, white to cream coloured emulsion.
To reduce the risk of adverse reactions, it is important to deposit the entire dose into
the abdominal cavity. The injection needle used should have appropriate length to
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penetrate the abdominal wall by 1-2 mm. The entire needle should be inserted into
the midline about one fin length anterior to the base of the pelvic fin.
The injection devices used for vaccination, i.e. automatic vaccination machines or
manual syringes, must be designed and suitable for administration of the
recommended dose volume in the target species. The devices must be operated by
trained personnel and should be calibrated according to the manufacturers´
recommendation prior to use. Special care should be taken to ensure air is removed
from the injection equipment (chambers and tubes) prior to vaccination. Regular dose
controls (number of injections per bag) are recommended.

None.
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Atlantic salmon:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Adhesion (Speilberg score 1-2)
, melanin
accumulation
,

visible vaccine
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Adhesion (Speilberg score 3)
, fish body
deformity
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Adhesion (Speilberg score ≥ 4)
1
In the abdominal cavity
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Spinal deformities of the so-called “cross-stitch vertebrae” type, primarily in fish put
at sea in the autumn (S0-generation). These deformities are believed to have
multifactorial causes and are possibly linked to the vaccine’s PD component.
However, a causal relationship has not been proven.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Vaccination should preferably be performed at water temperatures of 15 C or lower.
Avoid vaccination during smoltification.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
The use of needle guards is recommended in order to reduce the risk of accidental
self-injection.
To the user:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Accidental injection/self-
injection may result in severe pain and swelling, particularly if injected into a joint or
finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the affected finger if prompt
medical attention is not given. If you are accidentally injected with this veterinary
medicinal product, seek prompt medical advice even if only a very small amount is
injected and take the package leaflet with you. If pain persists for more than 12 hours
after medical examination, seek medical advice again.
To the physician:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts have
been injected, accidental injection with this veterinary medicinal product can cause
intense swelling, which may, for example, result in ischaemic necrosis and even the
loss of a digit. Expert, PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may necessitate
early incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially where there is involvement
of finger pulp or tendon.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be
administered simultaneously with PHARMAQ's oil adjuvanted multivalent vaccines
containing the following antigens: Aeromonas salmonicidaListonella anguillarum
and O2a, Vibrio salmonicidaMoritella viscosa and Infectious Pancreas Necrosis
Virus (IPNV). The vaccines are administered intraperitoneally either simultaneously
(one injection) or in immediate succession (two injections) while fish are
anaesthetised.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product except the products mentioned above. 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.

Store and transport refrigerated (2 C-8 C).
Do not freeze. Protect from light.

Zero degree days.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.