Study of DTaP-IPV-Hep B-PRP~T Combined Vaccine in Indian Infants Previously Given a Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth

This is an interventional prevention trial for Diphtheria focused on measuring Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, DTaP IPV-Hep B-PRP~T combined vaccine (Hexaxim™) Read More

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 42-56 days (6 to 8 weeks) on the day of inclusion
• Born at full term of pregnancy (≥37 weeks) and with a birth weight ≥2.5 kg
• Informed consent form signed by the parent(s) or any other legally acceptable representative
• Subject and parent/legally acceptable representative are able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all trial procedures
• Born to known hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seronegative mother (documented laboratory result of HBsAg assay from maternal blood sample performed during last trimester of pregnancy available)
• Have received one documented dose of Hep B vaccine and oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) from birth as per national recommendations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in another clinical trial in the 4 weeks preceding the trial inclusion or planned participation during the present trial period in another clinical trial investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure
• Receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks preceding the first trial vaccination (except Bacillus Calmette-Guerin [BCG] vaccine) or planned receipt of any other vaccine within the period from 8 days before to 8 days after each subsequent trial vaccination
• Previous vaccination against the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis (expect the birth dose of OPV as per national recommendations) and hepatitis B (except the birth dose of Hep B vaccine) diseases or Hib infection with the trial vaccine or another vaccine
• Past or current receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products or planned administration during the trial
• Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy since birth; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy (prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 consecutive weeks since birth)
• History of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, or Hib infections (confirmed either clinically, serologically or microbiologically)
• Known personal or maternal history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or hepatitis C seropositivity
• Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the vaccine components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to the trial vaccine or a vaccine containing the same substances
• Known thrombocytopenia, as reported by the parent/legally acceptable representative
• Bleeding disorder, or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion, contraindicating intramuscular vaccination
• In an emergency setting, or hospitalized involuntarily
• Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with trial conduct or completion
• Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) on the day of vaccination or febrile illness (axillary temperature ≥38°C) on the day of inclusion (a prospective subject should not be included in the study until the condition has resolved or the febrile event has subsided)
• Identified as a natural or adopted child of the Investigator, relatives or employee with direct involvement in the proposed study
• History of seizures.