Safety and immunogenicity of a new fully liquid DTPw-HepB-Hib combination vaccine in infants.

We assessed the safety and immunogenicity of a fully liquid, DTPw-HepB-Hib combination vaccine (Quinvaxem) in comparison with separately administered DTPw-Hib and hepatitis B vaccines. Infants participating in this open-label, randomized, phase II study received a primary vaccination course using a 2-3-4 month schedule. Blood samples were taken immediately prior to the first and one month after the third vaccination.

Effect of aluminum adjuvants on safety and immunogenicity of Haemophilus influenzae type b-CRM197 conjugate vaccine.

Objective: The present study was carried out to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the Haemophilus influenzae type b-CRM197 (Hib-CRM197) conjugate vaccine in relation to the change of adjuvant from aluminum hydroxide to aluminum phosphate (AlPO4).

Methods: The present study was a clinical phase II, observer-blind, randomized, multicenter, controlled study. Subjects were healthy infants aged 6-12 weeks, eligible for expanded program of immunization (EPI) routine vaccination and admitted to Hacettepe University Department of Social Pediatrics and Gülveren Health Center, Ankara.