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ID1005
Name of the vaccineInfanrix
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameDiphtheria
Name of bacteriaCorynebacterium diphtheriae
Type of vaccineInactivated
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age6 weeks to 6 years
Description of the vaccineDiphtheria, tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (DTaP vaccine).
Name of the manufacturerGlaxoSmithKline Biologicals and GSK Vaccines GmbH
Name of the manufacturing countryBelgium and Germany
Year of manufacture1997
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainGram-positive bacillus.
EfficacyLevels of diphtheria antitoxin greater than or equal to 0.01 IU/mL were achieved in 100% of the sera tested.
Vaccine formulationSuspension for injection
Dosage0.5 ml injection with 5 dose series. One dose at 2,4 and 6 months. One booster dose at 15-20 months and another at 4-6 years.
Mechanism of actionSerum diphtheria antitoxin level of 0.1 IU/ml is protective.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsPrevents against diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis.
ExportDistributed by - GlaxoSmithKline
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantAluminium hydroxide
RepurposingAlso for tetanus and pertussis.
Side effects of vaccinePain, redness, swelling, fever, drowsiness, irritability and loss of appetite.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/75157/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA