Abstract |
In developing countries, Haemophilus influenzae type b is a major cause of meningitis and pneumonia in the 1st year of life. The safety and immunogenicity of a Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide- tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine ( PRP-T) were evaluated in two studies of Gambian infants. In the first study, 131 infants were recruited and randomized into three groups to receive PRP-T at 1 and 3 months (group A), PRP-T at 2 and 4 months (group B) or no PRP-T (group C). The liquid form of PRP-T was used. The geometric mean titre (GMT) of anti-PRP antibody 1 month after the second dose was 0.26 microgram/ml in group A and 0.41 microgram/ml in group B. In the second study, 66 infants were given PRP-T in the lyophilized form at 2, 3 and 4 months of age. The GMT 1 month after the first dose was 0.09 microgram/ml, after the second 0.74 microgram/ml and after the third 2.32 micrograms/ml. After the third dose, 72% of children had antibody levels greater than 1.0 microgram/ml and 93% greater than 0.15 microgram/ml. No serious side-effects were observed and the rate of adverse reactions was consistent with the concurrent administration of diphtheria- tetanus- pertussis ( DPT) vaccine.
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Authors | E K Mulholland, P Byass, H Campbell, B Fritzell, A M Greenwood, J Todd, B M Greenwood |
Journal | Annals of tropical paediatrics
(Ann Trop Paediatr)
Vol. 14
Issue 3
Pg. 183-8
( 1994)
ISSN: 0272-4936 [Print] England |
PMID | 7825990
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Bacterial
- Haemophilus Vaccines
- Haemophilus influenza type b polysaccharide vaccine-tetanus toxin conjugate
- Tetanus Toxoid
- Vaccines, Conjugate
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Topics |
- Age Factors
- Antibodies, Bacterial
(blood)
- Freeze Drying
- Gambia
- Haemophilus Vaccines
(adverse effects, immunology)
- Haemophilus influenzae
(immunology)
- Humans
- Immunization Schedule
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Tetanus Toxoid
(adverse effects, immunology)
- Vaccines, Conjugate
(adverse effects, immunology)
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