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Parvovax

Active ingredient: Porcine parvovirus

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/3077

What it's used for

For active immunisation of breeder pigs (gilts, sows, boars) against porcine parvovirus, to reduce the number of stillbirths and mummified foetuses in vacc...

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Clinical information

Parvovax — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For active immunisation of breeder pigs (gilts, sows, boars) against
porcine parvovirus, to reduce the number of stillbirths and mummified
foetuses in vaccinates. The onset of immunity is obtained from 2 to 3
weeks after the primary vaccination. This immunity persists for up to one
year.

Revised: November 2025
AN: 01861/2025
Apply usual procedures for the handling of animals.
It is recommended to vaccinate all the breeders when implementing the
vaccination programme.
Shake well before use.
Inject one 2-ml dose by deep intramuscular injection into the neck muscles
behind the ear, according to the following schedule:
Basic Vaccination scheme
Sows:
One dose only during lactation and at the latest on weaning day.
Gilts and young boars over 6 months of age:
In the absence of porcine parvovirus antibodies:
1 dose two weeks before service mating.

Revised: November 2025
AN: 01861/2025
In the presence of maternally derived antibodies to porcine parvovirus or
where the status is unknown as regards maternally derived antibodies:
2 doses with a 15- or 21-day interval, the second dose being given at least
10 days before service mating.
Re-vaccination Scheme
Sows:
Annual 2 ml dose preferably during lactation and prior to weaning;
Boars:
Annual 2 ml dose.
None.
Vaccination can induce a very small (<0.5cm) local reaction (granuloma)
at the site of injection that disappears about one week later. Rarely
vaccination may induce a slight rise in body temperature (around 1oC) that
returns to normal within 1-2 days. These effects are without consequence
to the health or reproductive performance of the animal
Vaccinate only healthy animals. Vaccinate sows during lactation.

(i) Special precautions for use in animals
None.
(ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to the animals
Apply usual aseptic procedures.
To the user:
This 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 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 product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts have been
injected, accidental injection with this 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

Revised: November 2025
AN: 01861/2025
necessitate early incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially
where there is involvement of finger pulp or tendon.
interaction
No information is available on the safety or efficacy of the concurrent use
of Parvovax with any other vaccine. It is therefore recommended that no
other vaccine be administered within 14 days before or after vaccination
with Parvovax.
Store and transport between +2oC and +8oC, protected from light.
Zero days.
5.

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.

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