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Hexyon vaccine
Hexyon is a hexavalent vaccine that provides immunization against six infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Hexyon is a hexavalent vaccine that provides immunization against six infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. Used for Primary immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b in infants and children.
At a glance
| Generic name | Hexyon vaccine |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Hexyon® |
| Sponsor | Sanofi |
| Drug class | Hexavalent vaccine |
| Modality | Biologic |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Hexyon combines antigens from six pathogens in a single formulation to induce protective humoral and cellular immune responses. The vaccine contains inactivated or recombinant antigens that train the immune system to recognize and neutralize these disease-causing agents, reducing the risk of infection across all six covered diseases.
Approved indications
- Primary immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b in infants and children
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)
- Fever
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Loss of appetite
Key clinical trials
- Study of a 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Infants From Approximately 2 Months of Age (PHASE3)
- Safety and Immunogenicity of an Investigational Pentavalent Meningococcal ABCYW Vaccine Against Meningococcal Disease in Children, Toddlers, and Infants (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Immunogenicity and Safety Study of a Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine When Co-administered With Routine Pediatric Vaccines in Healthy Infants and Toddlers in Europe (PHASE3)
- Immunogenicity and Safety of Sanofi Pasteur's Combined Vaccine Given as a Three-Dose Primary Series at 2, 3,4 Months of Age and Followed by a Booster Dose Given at 16 to 17 Months of Age in Vietnamese Infants Who Previously Received a Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth or Within 1 Week After Birth (PHASE3)
- Anti-Hep B Antibodies at Age 12 to 18 Months After Hep B Vaccine at Birth and DTaP-IPV-Hep B-PRP-T Hexavalent Vaccine Concomitantly With Prevnar® at 2, 4 and 6 Months of Age (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Hexyon vaccine CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- Sanofi portfolio CI