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ID1147
Name of the vaccineHiberix
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Name of bacteriaHaemophilus influenzae
Type of vaccineInactivated
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age6 weeks to 4 years
Description of the vaccineHaemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate) (PRP-T).
Name of the manufacturerGlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
Name of the manufacturing countryBelgium
Year of manufacture2009
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAnaerobic gram-negative coccobacillus.
EfficacyConducted with unconjugated Haemophilus b polysaccharide vaccine.
Vaccine formulationLyophilized vaccine to be reconstituted with saline diluent.
DosageFour dose series (0.5 ml each). Primary series: One dose at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. Booster: One dose at 15 through 18 months.
Mechanism of actionAnti-PRP concentration of 0.15 mcg/mL : minimal protection Anti-PRP concentration of greater than or equal to 1.0 mcg/mL : Protection for 1 year
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsPrevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b.
ExportDistributed by - GlaxoSmithKline, USA
ApprovalGermany Approval (1996), US FDA (2009)
AdjuvantNA
RepurposingNA
Side effects of vaccinePain and redness, irritability, drowsiness, fever, loss of appetite, fussiness, and restlessness.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/77017/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA