Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes
Administration
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
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Overview
This is a combination immunization regimen consisting of three separate vaccines:
Comvax is a bivalent vaccine containing Haemophilus influenzae type b capsular polysaccharide conjugated to Neisseria meningitidis outer membrane protein complex (OMPC), combined with hepatitis B surface antigen produced by recombinant yeast cultures. It provides protection against invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b and hepatitis B virus.
Infanrix is a noninfectious, sterile combination vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis antigens (pertussis toxin [PT], filamentous hemagglutinin [FHA], pertactin). It induces immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
Inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine contains purified inactivated poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 to induce immunity against polio infection.
The mechanism of action for all components involves stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies specific to each pathogen or toxin component included.
Other names
Haemophilus b Conjugate (Meningococcal Protein Conjugate) and Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine + Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed + Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine