R. D. LaSota Vaccine (Liquid)

Definition:-

• It is a suspension prepared from the lentogenic strain, propagated in embryonated eggs through chorio-allointoic route.

Use:-


• It is used in chicks
• Primary Vaccination:--
• 5 to 7 days of age.
• Booster vaccination:-
• 5 th week of age.

Doses and Administration:-


• Primary and booster dose- One drop in each nostril.

Reactions:-


• Normally no reactions are seen.

Immunity:-


• Immunity develops fully after 14 to 21 days and remains for eight weeks.

Precautions:-

• Maintenance of cold chain is important.
• Keep on ice until use.
• Do not freeze the vaccine.
• Transport of vaccine on ice is essential to maintain cold chain.
• Use sterile dropper.
• It may be ensured that the vaccine is inhaled by the chicks.
• The separate needle should be used for drawal of vaccine from vial and inoculation.
• Vaccine vials showing cracks or damaged stoppers should not be used.

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