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two doses enterovirus 71 vaccine

Beijing Chaoyang District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention · FDA-approved active Biologic

This inactivated vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against enterovirus 71, preventing infection and disease.

This inactivated vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against enterovirus 71, preventing infection and disease. Used for Prevention of enterovirus 71 infection and associated hand, foot, and mouth disease, Prevention of enterovirus 71-associated neurological complications in infants and young children.

At a glance

Generic nametwo doses enterovirus 71 vaccine
SponsorBeijing Chaoyang District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug classinactivated viral vaccine
TargetEnterovirus 71 viral antigens
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Immunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Enterovirus 71 vaccine contains inactivated virus particles that trigger both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses. Upon vaccination, the immune system recognizes viral antigens and develops protective immunity, reducing the risk of infection and severe disease manifestations such as hand, foot, and mouth disease and neurological complications.

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