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IIV4 and PPV23

China National Biotec Group Company Limited · FDA-approved active Biologic

IIV4 and PPV23 are inactivated influenza and pneumococcal vaccines that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against influenza virus strains and Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

IIV4 and PPV23 are inactivated influenza and pneumococcal vaccines that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against influenza virus strains and Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes. Used for Prevention of seasonal influenza (IIV4), Prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes in PPV23.

At a glance

Generic nameIIV4 and PPV23
SponsorChina National Biotec Group Company Limited
Drug classvaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

IIV4 (inactivated influenza vaccine, quadrivalent) contains inactivated influenza virus antigens from four strains, while PPV23 (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine) contains polysaccharide antigens from 23 pneumococcal serotypes. Both vaccines work by presenting these antigens to the immune system, triggering B and T cell responses that generate protective antibodies and cellular immunity against the respective pathogens.

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