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DTaP-Hep B-IPV Vaccine

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Phase 3 active Biologic

This combination vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio viruses.

This combination vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio viruses. Used for Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and poliomyelitis in infants and children.

At a glance

Generic nameDTaP-Hep B-IPV Vaccine
Also known asInfanrix hexa™
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Drug classVaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

DTaP-Hep B-IPV is a pentavalent inactivated vaccine that contains antigens from five pathogens. It works by presenting these antigens to the immune system, triggering both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses that provide protection against infection. The vaccine components are either inactivated toxins (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids), inactivated bacterial cells (pertussis), inactivated viral particles (hepatitis B surface antigen and poliovirus), enabling safe immunization without causing disease.

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