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ID1078
Name of the vaccineTdvax
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameTetanus (Lock Jaw)
Name of bacteriaClostridium tetani
Type of vaccineToxoid
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age7 years and older
Description of the vaccineTetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed (Td vaccine).
Name of the manufacturerMassBiologics
Name of the manufacturing countryUnited States
Year of manufacture2018
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAn obligate anaerobic bacillus, which is gram positive.
Efficacy70% had antitoxin concentrations of 0.01 or greater after 2 doses of Tdvax in primary series. In booster doses, achieved antitoxin levels greater than 0.01 units/mL.
Vaccine formulationSterile vaccine
DosagePrimary Immunization - Three 0.5 mL doses. Routine Booster - in children 11-12 years of age and every 10 years.
Mechanism of actionSerum diphtheria antitoxin level of 0.01 IU/mL is minimum protection level.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsActive immunization for the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria.
ExportDistributed by Grifols USA
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantAluminium adjuvant
RepurposingFor diphtheria also.
Side effects of vaccinePain, tenderness, erythema, induration, pruritis, swelling, peripheral oedema, pyrexia, malaise, dizziness, headache, convulsions, myalgia, musculoskeletal stiffness , arthralgia, rash, nausea and Cellulitis.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/76430/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA