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ID1156
Name of the vaccineHibTITER
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Name of bacteriaHaemophilus influenzae
Type of vaccineConjugate
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age2 months to 5 years
Description of the vaccineHaemophilus b conjugate vaccine (tetanus toxoid conjugate) (HbOC).
Name of the manufacturerLederle-Praxis
Name of the manufacturing countryNA
Year of manufacture1989
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAnaerobic gram-negative coccobacillus.
EfficacyTiter of antibody 0.15 µg/mL correlates with protection and greater than 1.0 µg/mL is associated with long-term protection.
Vaccine formulationPowder for Solution, Suspension
DosageFirst dose at 2 to 6 months, followed by 2 more doses at least 8 weeks apart. Booster dose at 15 to 18 months.
Mechanism of actionIgG anti-HbPs antibodies of IgG1 subclass predominated.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsImmunization of children against invasive diseases caused by H. influenzae type b.
ExportACIP
ApprovalNA
AdjuvantNA
RepurposingNA
Side effects of vaccineMore common : Diarrhoea, loss of appetite, vomiting. Less common : Earache, redness or swelling in the ear.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.drugs.com/cons/hibtiter.html
Other nameNA
Additional Linkshttps://www.rxlist.com/hibtiter-drug.htm#clinpharm