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ID1150
Name of the vaccineMenHibrix
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Name of bacteriaHaemophilus influenzae
Type of vaccineConjugate
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age6 weeks to 18 months
Description of the vaccineMeningococcal groups C and Y and Haemophilus b tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine.
Name of the manufacturerGlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
Name of the manufacturing countryBelgium
Year of manufacture2012
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAnaerobic gram-negative coccobacillus.
EfficacyConducted with unconjugated Haemophilus b polysaccharide vaccine.
Vaccine formulationSingle-dose vial of lyophilized vaccine reconstituted with saline diluent.
DosageFour doses (0.5 mL each) at 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 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
IndicationsPrevents invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
ExportDistributed by - GlaxoSmithKline
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantNA
RepurposingFor Meningococcal (groups C and Y).
Side effects of vaccineInjection site pain, redness, and swelling, irritability, drowsiness, loss of appetite and fever.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/83688/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA