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Boostrix®-IPV combination vaccine

University of Oxford · FDA-approved active Biologic

Boostrix-IPV is a combination vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliovirus.

Boostrix-IPV is a combination vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliovirus. Used for Active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliomyelitis in adolescents and adults.

At a glance

Generic nameBoostrix®-IPV combination vaccine
SponsorUniversity of Oxford
Drug classcombination vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains inactivated toxoids of diphtheria and tetanus, acellular pertussis antigens, and inactivated poliovirus particles. These antigens trigger both humoral and cellular immune responses, leading to the production of protective antibodies and memory immune cells against these four pathogens. Upon exposure to the actual pathogens, the primed immune system can rapidly mount a protective response.

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Key clinical trials

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