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PCV15 - Part B

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Biologic

PCV15 is a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that stimulates immune responses against 15 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae by conjugating polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier.

PCV15 is a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that stimulates immune responses against 15 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae by conjugating polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier. Used for Prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 18 years and older, Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults.

At a glance

Generic namePCV15 - Part B
Also known asVAXNEUVANCE™
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classPneumococcal conjugate vaccine
TargetStreptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides (serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, 33F)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains capsular polysaccharides from 15 serotypes of pneumococcus conjugated to a diphtheria toxoid protein carrier, which enhances immunogenicity and T-cell dependent responses. This conjugation approach improves antibody production and immunological memory compared to unconjugated polysaccharide vaccines, providing protection against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia caused by these serotypes.

Approved indications

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Key clinical trials

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