CONTINUUM HCP

Dogs

Therapeutic Class

Diseases

Overview - Continuum® DAP

Continuum® DAP

Continuum® DAP is a modified live virus vaccine containing attenuated strains of canine distemper virus (CDV), adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), and parvovirus (CPV). Continuum DAP is presented in a desiccated form with sterile diluent provided for reconstitution. The attenuated distemper virus strain used in Continuum DAP is the Onderstepoort strain. The parvovirus component is patented* CPV strain 154® which is an attenuated parvovirus strain of canine origin. Continuum DAP is produced with high tittered CPV and CDV components which are immunogenic. The Manhattan strain of adenovirus type 2 in Continuum DAP confers protection against canine infectious hepatitis caused by CAV-1 without the adverse reactions associated with CAV-1, such as corneal edema (“blue eye”).

* Depression, diarrhea, increased water consumption, anorexia, corneal opacity, vomiting.

Indications
For the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus type-1, and canine parvovirus for up to 3 years following initial and booster vaccinations. Protection against CAV-2 was demonstrated by serological responses in dogs at 36 months following vaccination.

Administration and Dosage
Aseptically reconstitute the desiccated vaccine with the sterile diluent provided and administer 1 mL by the subcutaneous route. Initial vaccination of healthy dogs may be given as early as 6 weeks of age, with booster injections administered every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Dogs over 12 weeks of age should initially receive 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart. Revaccinate every three years with a single dose thereafter.

Caution

  1. Recommended storage temperature 35-45ºF (2-7ºC). Do not freeze.
  2. Shake well before use.
  3. Use contents promptly once reconstituted.
  4. Non-chemically sterilized needles and syringes should be used for administration of vaccine.
  5. Avoid vaccinating pregnant bitches.
  6. Administration of epinephrine may be indicated in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.
  7. Contains gentamicin as a preservative.
  8. Burn this container and all unused contents.
  9. Only healthy animals should be vaccinated. Animals incubating any disease or animals stressed due to shipping, malnutrition, or parasitism may not achieve or maintain an adequate immune response.
  10. This product is not hazardous when used according to directions supplied. A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. This and any other consumer information can be obtained by calling Intervet’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-441-8272.    

Supplied
Code: 006772
25-1 dose 1-mL desiccated vaccine vials and 25 1 mL sterile diluent vials.