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Respiporc Flu3 Suspension for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Swine influenza virus

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

EU/2/09/103/001-007

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 1 week after primary vaccination Duration of immunity: 4 months in pigs vaccinated between the age of 56 and 96 days and 6 months in pig...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Respiporc Flu3 Suspension for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: 1 week after primary vaccination
Duration of immunity: 4 months in pigs vaccinated between the age of 56 and
96 days and 6 months in pigs vaccinated for the first time
at 96 days and above.
Active immunisation of pregnant sows after finished primary immunisation by
administration of a single dose 14 days prior to farrowing to develop high colostral
immunity which provides clinical protection of piglets for at least 33 days after birth.

Piglets:
Primary vaccination: 2 injections of one dose (2 ml)
- From the age of 96 days, with an interval of 3 weeks between injections to achieve
duration of immunity over 6 months.
or
- Between the age of 56 and 96 days, with an interval of 3 weeks between injections
to achieve duration of immunity over 4 months.
Gilts and sows:
Primary vaccination: see above
A booster is possible at each stage of pregnancy and lactation. When vaccination is
performed 14 days prior to farrowing with one dose (2 ml), it provides maternally-
derived immunity to the piglets which protects them from clinical signs of influenza at
least until day 33 after birth.
Maternally-derived immunity in the piglets interacts with antibody induction.
Generally, maternally-derived antibodies induced by vaccination last for approx. 5-8
weeks after birth. In particular cases of multiple contacts of the sows with antigens
(field infections + vaccination) the antibodies transmitted to the piglets may last until
week 12 of life. In the latter case piglets should be vaccinated after the age of 96
days.

None.

Target species: pigs.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Injection site swelling
1,2
Elevated temperature
1
Regressing within 2 days
Transient
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:
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician. In case of accidental self-injection only
a minor injection site reaction is expected.
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 in a refrigerator (2 ºC − 8 ºC). Do not freeze.
Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Zero 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.