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HD-TIV

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · FDA-approved active Biologic

HD-TIV is a high-dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine designed to provide enhanced immune protection against three influenza virus strains.

HD-TIV is a high-dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine designed to provide enhanced immune protection against three influenza virus strains. Used for Seasonal influenza prevention in adults aged 65 years and older, Seasonal influenza prevention in immunocompromised adults.

At a glance

Generic nameHD-TIV
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Drug classInactivated influenza vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology/Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

HD-TIV contains four times the standard antigen dose (60 μg per strain versus 15 μg in standard-dose vaccines) to elicit a stronger humoral and cellular immune response. This higher antigen load is intended to improve immunogenicity and protective efficacy, particularly in older adults and immunocompromised populations who may have diminished responses to conventional-dose influenza vaccines.

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Key clinical trials

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