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Prevenar 13 + Pneumovax 23

Poitiers University Hospital · FDA-approved active Biologic

This sequential pneumococcal vaccination regimen primes and boosts the immune system against 13 common pneumococcal serotypes (Prevenar 13) followed by 23 serotypes (Pneumovax 23) to provide broad protection against pneumococcal disease.

This sequential pneumococcal vaccination regimen primes and boosts the immune system against 13 common pneumococcal serotypes (Prevenar 13) followed by 23 serotypes (Pneumovax 23) to provide broad protection against pneumococcal disease. Used for Prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults, Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia and related infections in high-risk populations.

At a glance

Generic namePrevenar 13 + Pneumovax 23
SponsorPoitiers University Hospital
Drug classPneumococcal vaccine combination
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Prevenar 13 is a conjugate vaccine that elicits T-cell dependent immunity against 13 pneumococcal serotypes by linking polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier. Pneumovax 23 is a polysaccharide vaccine covering 23 serotypes that provides additional coverage. The sequential administration leverages the immunological priming from Prevenar 13 to enhance the response to Pneumovax 23, resulting in superior and more durable protection against invasive pneumococcal disease.

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