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Message From RWAF Re NOBIVAC Availability

Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper
Nobivac availability


We have been informed, unfortunately, that the Myxomatosis/RHD1 vaccine Nobivac Myxo-RHD, manufactured by MSD, has again run out of stock in the UK, and is not expected back in stock until June.


The company expects to have stocks of the 50 dose vials available in March, and will be contacting veterinary practices to suggest how best to obtain and utilise these. As a stopgap between now and then, 50 dose vials may be obtained directly from Europe, in French labelled packaging.

This is legally permissible, but requires your practice to complete Veterinary Medicines Directorate Special Importation Certification forms.


A note for owners:

It is important not to give your rabbit's vaccine earlier than the due date, unless advised by your veterinary surgeon. If your rabbit's vaccine is due before June, it would be wise to contact your practice and discuss the options. If you are able to bring a small number of rabbits in together at the same time, this may allow efficient use of the multi-dose vaccine. However, we would recommend that this is only done if biosecurity can be maintained, ie not by bringing together rabbits from more than one household, which may risk spreading disease, including Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 1 and 2, between groups.
 
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