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Alpha Ject Micro 6 Emulsion for Injection for Atlantic Salmon

Active ingredients: Aeromonas salmonicida subsp. salmonicida, Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus, Listonella anguillarum, Moritella viscosa, Vibrio salmonicida

Form

Injection

Species

Atlantic salmon

Manufacturer

Pharmaq AS

VMD MA No.

21714/5001

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 520 degree days post vaccination for the bacterial antigens and 600 degree days post vaccination for IPNV. Duration of immunity:12 month...

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Clinical information

Alpha Ject Micro 6 Emulsion for Injection for Atlantic Salmon — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: 520 degree days post vaccination for the bacterial antigens and
600 degree days post vaccination for IPNV.
Duration of immunity:12 months for the bacterial antigens and 5.5 months for IPNV.

once.
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Administration route
The vaccine should be administered by intraperitoneal (i.p) injection into the midline
about one fin length anterior to the base of the pelvic fin. To reduce the risk of
adverse reactions, it is important to deposit the entire dose in the abdominal cavity.
The injection needle used should have appropriate length to penetrate the abdominal
wall and 1-2 mm into the abdominal cavity.
It is recommended to starve the fish for a minimum of 48 hours before vaccination.
The fish should be anaesthetised prior to injection.
Let the vaccine slowly reach 15-20°C by keeping it at room temperature. Ensure a
homogenous emulsion prior to use by squeezing and shaking the vaccine bag for
approx. 2 minutes.
Only administer the vaccine if it appears as a homogenous, white to cream coloured
emulsion.
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 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 are recommended.
The vaccination equipment should be thoroughly cleaned / sterilized before use.

None.

Atlantic salmon:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Adhesion (Speilberg score 1-2),
melanin accumulation
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated):
Adhesion (Speilberg score 3)Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Adhesion (Speilberg score ≥ 4)
In the abdominal cavity
The severity of adverse reactions may be influenced by different factors such as
sanitation, vaccination technique, fish size at vaccination and water temperature
during vaccination and in the first 6-12 weeks after vaccination. As a general
precaution it is recommended to perform vaccination at water temperature of 15 °C
or below. Small fish and high water temperature may increase the severity of adverse
reactions.
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 below.
Do not vaccinate at water temperatures below 3°C or above 18
Avoid vaccination during smoltification.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to fish vaccines should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product.
Protective equipment consisting of guarded needles should be used during manual
vaccination.
Ensure that the method of fixation and handling of the fish minimises the risk of
accidental self-injection. Repeated self-injections may aggravate the adverse effects
or increase the risk of anaphylactic shock.
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
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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.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product. 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.