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rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent + diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whole cell)-hepatitis B vaccine

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Merck
Modality
Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Administration
Oral, Intramuscular
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Overview

RotaTeq + Tritanrix HepB refers to the co-administration of two distinct pediatric vaccines. RotaTeq, developed by Merck, is a pentavalent live oral vaccine containing five human-bovine reassortant rotaviruses (G1, G2, G3, G4, and P1[8]) indicated for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis. Tritanrix HepB, developed by GSK, is a combination vaccine containing diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, inactivated whole-cell Bordetella pertussis, and recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). This combination is typically administered during routine infant immunization schedules (e.g., at 2, 4, and 6 months of age) to provide broad protection against multiple infectious diseases while minimizing the number of healthcare visits. Clinical trials have demonstrated that the co-administration of these vaccines is generally well-tolerated and does not significantly interfere with the immune response to the individual components.

Other names
DTPw-HBDTP-HepBPentavalent rotavirus vaccineDiphtheria-tetanus-whole cell pertussis-hepatitis B vaccine
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Targets

VP7 (Rotavirus VP7)HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen)TT (Tetanus toxoid)VP4 (Rotavirus VP4)

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