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YURVAC RHD Emulsion for Injection for Rabbits

Active ingredient: Recombinant RHDV2 virus capsid protein

Form

Injection

Species

Rabbits

Manufacturer

Laboratorios Hipra SA

VMD MA No.

17533/5020

What it's used for

For passive immunisation against RHDV2 in kits born to does vaccinated between 9 and 2 months before parturition, shown by challenge at 30 days of age. Ons...

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Clinical information

YURVAC RHD Emulsion for Injection for Rabbits — SPC Details

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

For passive immunisation against RHDV2 in kits born to does vaccinated between 9 and 2
months before parturition, shown by challenge at 30 days of age.
Onset of immunity: 7 days for RHDV2
14 days for RHDV
Duration of immunity: 1 year

Primary vaccination:
Administer one dose (0.5 ml) subcutaneously to rabbits from 30 days of age onwards.
Revaccination:
Revaccinate annually with one dose (0.5 ml) by subcutaneous injection.
Allow the vaccine to reach room temperature before use.
Shake well before administration.

None.

Rabbits, including pet (dwarf) rabbits:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Elevated temperature
Injection site inflammation
Very rare
(< 1 animal / 10 000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Anorexia
Intestinal stasis
Lethargy
Lameness
1
The highest individual rectal temperature increase was 1.52 ºC which returned to normal
values 24 hours later.
Inflammation (< 2 cm) at the injection can be observed. These local reactions gradually
reduce and disappear within 7 days without need for treatment.
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 its local representative 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:
Pregnant does should be handled gently to avoid stress and risk of abortion.
No safety study on the reproductive performance has been conducted in male rabbits
(bucks).
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
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.
Other precautions
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 ºC - 8 ºC).
Do not freeze.
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.