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Details of Bacterial Vaccine

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Detailed Information
ID1079
Name of the vaccineDT Generic
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameTetanus (Lock Jaw)
Name of bacteriaClostridium tetani
Type of vaccineInactivated
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age6 weeks to 6 years
Description of the vaccineDiphtheria and tetanus toxoids adsorbed (DT vaccine).
Name of the manufacturerSanofi Pasteur Limited
Name of the manufacturing countryCanada
Year of manufacture1997
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAn obligate anaerobic bacillus, which is gram positive.
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 0.01 IU/mL is minimum protection level.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsActive immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
ExportDistributed by Sanofi Pasteur Inc, USA
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantNA
RepurposingFor diphtheria 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