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Detailed Information
ID1018
Name of the vaccineDT Generic
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameDiphtheria
Name of bacteriaCorynebacterium diphtheriae
Type of vaccineInactivated
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age6 weeks to 6 years
Description of the vaccineDiphtheria and tetanus toxoids adsorbed (DT vaccine). Use when pertussis is contraindicated.
Name of the manufacturerSanofi Pasteur Limited
Name of the manufacturing countryCanada
Year of manufacture1997
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainGram-positive bacillus.
EfficacyNA
Vaccine formulationSuspension for injection
DosageFive doses at 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months and between 4 and 6 years.
Mechanism of actionSerum diphtheria antitoxin level of at least 0.1 IU/mL is protective.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsActive immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
ExportDistributed by Sanofi Pasteur Inc, USA
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantNA
RepurposingFor tetanus also.
Side effects of vaccineCrying, fever, and loss of appetite.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/119411/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA